The government of Pakistan has formally launched Parwan-e-Nisa, a year-long grant project funded by the U.S. State Department in Lahore on Thursday.
Moreover, The program focuses on empowering women of Pakistan towards a life of financial independence, sustainability. It will enhance the spirit of entrepreneurship in women.
Under this program, the Government has selected 150 female entrepreneurs across Punjab. The goal is to equip them with entrepreneurial prowess through carefully curated training workshops, mentorship, and business incubation.
Moreover, Addressing the ceremony, Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information and Special Initiatives, Hasaan Khawar said to make Pakistan one of the world’s strongest economies, it is imperative that we turn our women into effective economic contributors.
What is Parwan-e-Nisa Project?
Parwan-e-Nisa is a project which will encourage women towards entrepreneurship. It will focus on their financial independence.
Furthermore, A program to encourage women towards entrepreneurship, Parwan-e-Nisa is a year-long project of TiE Lahore funded by the U.S. State Department in partnership with TiE Global and Sustainable Advisory LLP.
Moreover, TiE is a global non-profit organization that boasts 10,000 Charter Members and 60 Global Chapters.
Previously, In 2002, Syed Babar Ali (Founder, LUMS) brought the global mandate to Punjab and established the TiE Lahore Chapter.
Since then, the chapter has enjoyed a history of enabling the youth and women of Pakistan in their entrepreneurial endeavors and hopes to continue the legacy with Parwan-e-Nisa.
The program focuses on empowering Pakistani women towards a life of financial independence, sustainability, and impact.
Realizing the socio-economic roadblocks faced by our women, the program aims at capacity building of emerging entrepreneurs by providing them with the right skills, mentorship, facilities, and co-working space to scale their businesses – all free of cost.
This platform will enable women to network with investors, mentors, and industry experts from across the globe.
