Problem statement: The stitching training initiative addresses a pressing issue: the lack of access to vocational education among young girls from marginalized backgrounds. Many of these individuals face significant barriers to acquiring valuable skills necessary for economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. Recognizing this challenge, the Peshawar Hub has targeted its efforts towards supporting these underserved groups by providing tailored vocational training opportunities.

Proposed solution: The project specifically aims to empower young girls, particularly those from marginalized communities, who aspire to enhance their employability and socioeconomic status through stitching skills. By offering a comprehensive training program, the hub aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and expertise to pursue careers in the fashion and textile industry. The hub's approach emphasizes hands-on learning experiences and financial inclusivity to ensure that no one is left behind due to economic constraints.

Hub activities: To achieve the project objectives, the hub has undertaken a series of strategic activities. These include designing and implementing a tailored stitching curriculum, identifying and selecting participants from marginalized communities, providing access to training facilities and materials, offering financial assistance to ensure inclusivity, and facilitating mentorship and support throughout the training program. Additionally, the hub organizes supplementary workshops and skill-building sessions to complement practical training and enhance participants' overall learning experience.

Project goals: In the short term, the goals are clear: to train 23 young girls in stitching skills within 6 months and ensure that at least 80% of participants demonstrate proficiency in basic tailoring techniques. Looking ahead, the long-term objectives focus on enabling program graduates to secure employment or start their own stitching businesses within one year. the hub also aims to establish a sustainable model where alumni contribute to the program's growth by becoming mentors or trainers themselves, thereby perpetuating the cycle of empowerment within their communities.

Available metrics: In measuring the success of our initiative, the hub tracks both output and impact metrics. Output metrics include the number of participants enrolled in the program, the percentage receiving financial assistance, and the completion rate of the training program. Impact metrics, on the other hand, encompass indicators such as the number of graduates employed in the fashion and textile industry, the increase in participants' household income post-training, and qualitative feedback on improvements in confidence and self-reliance among participants. Through these metrics, the hub aims to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of the hub's efforts in creating meaningful change within the communities it serves.