The Waqf Fund, in partnership with Human Appeal, has launched a Women’s Skill Centre in District Bagh, Kashmir, providing training in tailoring and embroidery. Till now, 60 women have been enrolled who are receiving this training. The initiative aims to empower women with financial independence, restore dignity, and strengthen community resilience amid rising living costs.
With rising inflation and unemployment in the country making it difficult for people to support their families. Pakistan’s annual inflation surged to 5.6% in September, the highest since October 2024, up from 3.0% in August. Inflation is at its peak in Jammu & Kashmir, with few job opportunities, it is getting difficult to support the family in this difficult time. The cost of essential goods and daily living has become a growing challenge for families — especially for women struggling to support their households.
60
Women have been enrolled
5.6%
Annual inflation in Pakistan
2.6%
rise from last year
Women in District Bagh, Kashmir, gaining tailoring and embroidery skills to earn a living and support their families during rising living costs.
Through hands-on guidance and personalised support, women are learning practical tailoring skills that allow them to earn an income and support their families with dignity.
Why direct your waqf to emergency aid?
Across the world, the scale and number of emergencies has overwhelmed communities. More than 305 million people need humanitarian aid. In recent years, there has been more armed conflicts than there has been since World War II, and 120 million people have been forced to flee their homes.
In Sudan, the largest humanitarian crisis since records began continues to unfold, with over 30 million people in need of humanitarian relief. Across the globe, 295 million people are facing extreme levels of hunger.
Donating you waqf to our emergency aid projects ensures that you continue to help families in crisis year after year.
What livelihood support will I provide?
Our projects are delivered in partnership with Human Appeal who have over 30 years’ experience and deliver aid in over 25 countries. Their livelihood projects include:
Sewing machine, tools, and training for women to become tailors.
Hives, bees, safety equipment, training and ongoing support to become a honey bee farmer.
A pair of goats and livestock management training
Tools, seeds and training to grow drought-resistant vegetables
40 chicks, training, and support to start a chicken farm.
Olive, fig, and coffee trees to farmers.
