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Khairunisa is a student-led NGO, an initiative started by two young girls, which believes in cultivating an environment that fosters growth, providing education, skills and resources that enable women to thrive in any field they choose. We strive to create a platform where every woman’s voice is heard, where barriers are shattered and opportunities are increased, eliminating any stigma attached to their personal hygiene. This journey involves our commitment to encouraging a society where empowerment knows no bounds in which we cover 3 aspects: Personal Health and Hygiene, Domestic Violence and Women Employment.
From visiting the rural areas of Jhang and distributing sanitary hygiene bags to holding interactive activities and lectures on women’s safety and their employment in orphanages, Khairunisa aims to empower every woman out there. Moreover, due to the recent heatwave in Pakistan, Team Khairunisa paid a visit to the Jhuggis (Kachi Abadis) where we provided the underprivileged families with Solar Powered Fans to make this an easier time for them. Team Khairunisa has also been doing continuous visits to the Humaira Riaz School where we carried out an Empathy Project to cultivate a supportive environment.
The Entrepreneurial Project:
At Humaira Riaz School, we did another project regarding loans and microfinance. Our Employment Heads gave a short seminar to the kids, teaching them about the importance of being financially independent and how they can achieve that. Our team showed them videos of women who started their own businesses through the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance. Real life examples helped motivate the children and made them passionate about starting their own businesses in the future. Furthermore, we carried out a very interactive Business Fair where the children were requested to pitch their products assigned to them such as Shezan, Nestle etc to the judges and request loans from them. Sequentially, the kids were asked to market their brand which was followed by a detailed question and answer session. This project showed the creativity of the children as they designed their stalls and being paired in groups helped shape their teamwork skills.
We believe in advocating women’s rights, providing education and vocational training, promoting health and well-being, preventing violence against women, and supporting economic independence. Khairunisa also focuses on increasing women's participation in leadership roles, providing legal support, and helping vulnerable groups. Overall, our goal is to uplift women and ensure equal opportunities in all aspects of life. Written By: Neha Elahi and Mahgul Omar. Team Khairunisa
