Every woman has the opportunity to earn a dignified livelihood

OUR VISION

To augment opportunities for income generation among women in poor communities, by strengthening their skills,

business capacities and market linkages, thereby facilitating them in accessing better economic

opportunities and improving their quality of life and that of their families.

OUR MISSION

Where We Started

Organization established in 2004 Started as a small social enterprise with the aim of honing Life Skills among women in rural communities

Spent a decade on the field, gaining real-time experience Learnings have given us the ability to incorporate Crafting

Livelihoods with Local Cultures

Evolution from a crafts-based organization to Crafting Livelihoods: The move from a project to a programme based organization

Where We Stand Today

Key Players in the policy dialogue around Sk i l l s Training Sector

Involved in the growth of the livelihood sectors

Running multiple projects w i t h L o c a l a n d International partners

Multiple permanent training c e n t e r s o f f e r i n g international accreditation in Southern Punjab

Key Engagements

Partnership with BAT: Charting territories in the Livelihoods sector and changing the way social issues are addressed through more focused activities.

Partnership with PSDF: Joining the dialogue, not just as a TSP, but as a player in the policy debate focusing on the impact of current skills training programs and how they can be bettered.

Partnership with The British Asian Trust

Identified as a High Impact Organization Partnership will allow the organization to obtain program-based

sustainability

Two new departments have already been set up M&E and M&C The organization is moving to a more Evidence-Based approach External communication links are being strengthened such as social

media presence

Livelihoods sector is being explored to build focused approaches to social ailments

Partnership with PSDF

Working with Punjab Skill Development Fund since 2012 Skills for Market and Skills for Employability More than 4900 women

trained and empowered

Moving towards policy dialogues and joining the larger discussion on effectiveness of skills training programs

Joining the table as an influencer Designing the course, Creating the Path

Offering City & Guilds accredited certification 3 month course in Fashion Wear Began in July 2015 Multiple batches graduated already Currently, 280 plus women in training

Kaarvan Crafts Foundation Training Institute

4 more institutes already operational in Bahawalpur and Gujranwala

Train 1300+ females in Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar and Sheikhupura

Create an empowered society

Unsung Heroes

Bringing our stories to the front Enable the women to step up and take ownership of their

achievements

The idea is to create local heroes, mentors and inspirations. Also encouraging women to be brave enough to step up and say;

Yes, I Can.

Our Stories

#OwnYourStory

Mrs. Abida Imran

I want to start my own work Married off young and had kids Thought her career options had died Now, offered investment by neighbors Dreams of starting her own business Wants to keep her kids in private school

Graduate Trainee SFE 2015

KCF Training Institute

Imtiaz Bibi

Travels over 30Km from Lalsohanra everyday Was living hand to mouth Wasnt allowed to leave the house Became a literacy trainer for SFM Now a trainee in the Fashion Wear Course Income generation opportunities have gone up Envisions running a center in her own village

Literacy Trainer, SFM 2014-2015 Graduate Trainee, SFE 2015

KCF Training Institute

Dilshaad bibi

Was previously a trainer for SFM course Found fashion designing more relevant Wants to keep working with Kaarvan says she found her place here

Claims to use skills to earn

Trainer, SFM 2014-2015 Graduate Trainee, SFE 2015

Trainer, SFE 2016 KCF Training Institute

Nazia Iqbal

Started off with experience in stitching Now she can demand the right price for her work Shares the burden with her husband his income is spent, hers is saved

I Often Envision my own brand to become a household name

Graduate Trainee, SFM 2015 KCF Training Institute

Sales Agent, Bahawalpur

CERP Market Linkages Intervention

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