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Our mission is to enable women in low-income communities across Pakistan to successfully pursue decen through relationship building, advocacy and networking).
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KCF’s programs aim to alleviate rural poverty through income generation, and do so by fostering the growth of a favourable and equitable marketplace that is inclusive of skilled women from low-income communities. The approach is built on the premise that women are excluded from the formal economy and/or restricted to the bottom end of the value-chain due to supply and demand side constraints. The

solution lies in enhancing capacity on the production side (i.e. skill training, enhancing productivity and providing access & encouragement) while developing linkages to the marketplace (i.e. This brings about a natural alignment; allowing self-driven market forces to take over and create viable and sustainable economic opportunities for low-income women. The programs apply a push/pull strategy, pairing efforts to build skills, knowledge and productivity of poor women with strong market interaction, assisting in establishing market connections and providing business-related support. Combined, these efforts aim to improve the productivity of low-income and women’s equitable participation in sustainable development. With the demonstrable increase in household income, the balance of power shifts in the family, and women find themselves economically empowered. These poor women tend to reinvest their income in improved nutrition, health and education for household members, thus increasing living standards and reducing “non-income poverty” in the long term. A greater role of women in household consumption decisions leads to their inclusion in financial planning and visibility outside the home, redressing larger issues around gender equity and female social empowerment. KCF’s theory of change therefore is to educate women in life skills, enable them to earn and empower them to decide.

24/07/2026

Under the Thriving Futures Program, the Youth Development Centre at The Women University Multan, Pakistan became a collaborative learning space where young women entrepreneurs came together to exchange ideas, strengthen their enterprises, and build confidence in their entrepreneurial journeys. Supported by the British Asian Trust, the program provided practical insights into marketing, business development, and digital financial literacy, equipping participants with the tools to navigate evolving economic opportunities.

23/07/2026

Through a newly signed MoU under the Digitalization for Women’s Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) Project, supported by UN Women Pakistan and KOICA Pakistan Office / 파키스탄 사무소, Kaarvan Crafts Foundation and Government College University Faisalabad have formalized a partnership grounded in a shared commitment to advancing digital inclusion, professional growth, and meaningful community engagement.

Together, the partnership will strengthen women's economic empowerment through structured mentorship, capacity-building initiatives, and women-centered programs that connect academic learning with entrepreneurship, industry engagement, and real-world opportunities.

20/07/2026

Building a gender-responsive AI ecosystem requires collaboration across sectors, disciplines, and communities.

Kaarvan Crafts Foundation joined fellow changemakers—including Digital Development Lab, Prof. Savera Mujib Shami, and representatives from government, academia, civil society, the private sector, and community organizations—at the UN Women Gender-Responsive AI School Pakistan in Lahore.

Implemented by UN Women Pakistan in partnership with the Ministry Of IT & Telecom and supported by the KOICA Pakistan Office / 파키스탄 사무소, the initiative is fostering a growing network committed to ethical, inclusive, and gender-responsive AI.

Special appreciation to Emad Karim for his outstanding facilitation, making complex AI concepts accessible while creating an engaging space for dialogue, learning, and collaboration.

17/07/2026

Through a newly signed MoU under the Digitalization for Women’s Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) Project, supported by UN Women Pakistan and KOICA Pakistan Office / 파키스탄 사무소, Kaarvan Crafts Foundation and Lahore College For Women University - Official have formalized a partnership grounded in a shared commitment to advancing digital inclusion, professional growth, and meaningful community engagement.

Together, the partnership will strengthen women's economic empowerment through structured mentorship, capacity-building initiatives, and women-centered programs that connect academic learning with entrepreneurship, industry engagement, and real-world opportunities.

12/07/2026

At the 9th Islamic Conference on Women in Islamabad, Kaarvan Crafts Foundation represents Women’s Economic Empowerment at the UN Women Pakistan supported OIC Marketplace—where delegates engage directly with what impact looks like.

Each product on display tells a larger story: of women gaining access to markets, digital tools, financial literacy, and business skills.

From transforming 2,495 surplus pairs of jeans provided by Inditex and Soorty Enterprises - Pvt. Ltd. into marketable products, to building micro-enterprises across rural Pakistan—this is what happens when access meets opportunity.

A model rooted in Pakistan, but relevant across Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states.

10/07/2026

You’re invited to Uraan Exhibition – Chapter 25 by Kaarvan Crafts Foundation at Emporium Mall | August 8–9 (Saturday & Sunday).

Discover the Inspiring Crafts Exhibition, featuring digitally enabled rural women entrepreneurs from Punjab.

Uraan serves as a bridge between creativity and urban opportunity. Through this exhibition, women entrepreneurs actively engage in real-time market linkages while learning from one another—strengthening skills in customer interaction, negotiation, product presentation, design refinement, and pricing strategies, all within a shared space of collective growth.

09/07/2026

Policy is strongest when it is informed by the people it is intended to serve.

Under the WEE-2 Program, Kaarvan Crafts Foundation, in collaboration with UN Women Pakistan, convened a Multi-Stakeholders Panel Discussion that brought policymakers, public institutions, academia, financial institutions, and women entrepreneurs into the same conversation.

Rather than speaking about women entrepreneurs, the discussion created space for them to engage directly with panelists—sharing lived experiences, asking critical questions, and contributing practical insights to conversations around provincial and federal legislative frameworks affecting women, girls, and other vulnerable groups.

Representatives from the Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, Government of the Punjab, Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Bahawalpur, Kashf Foundation, State Bank of Pakistan, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan, Punjab Council of the Arts Bahawalpur Division, Women Development Department Punjab, TEVTA Punjab, Government College of Technology Bahawalpur, and PHED Bahawalpur joined the dialogue, reinforcing the importance of collaborative policymaking grounded in community realities.

07/07/2026

Policies are most effective when informed by the realities of the communities they serve.

As part of the WEE-2 Program, Kaarvan Crafts Foundation, in collaboration with UN Women Pakistan, convened a Multi-Stakeholders Roundtable Discussion to generate policy and advisory recommendations for provincial and federal legislative frameworks relating to women, girls, and other vulnerable groups.

Bringing together stakeholders from government departments, academia, financial institutions, and civil society, the discussion explored opportunities to strengthen coordination, identify policy gaps, and advance more inclusive governance.

Collective dialogue today helps shape stronger policies for tomorrow.

Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, Government of the Punjab Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Bahawalpur Kashf Foundation Pakistan Embassy Norway State Bank of Pakistan The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan Punjab Council of the Arts Bahawalpur Division Women Development Department Punjab Government College of Technology Bahawalpur

03/07/2026

Building a business today requires more than a good product—it demands informed decisions, digital confidence, and strategic thinking.

At TEVTA Government College for Women, Bahawalpur, young women entrepreneurs explored marketing, social media, campaign planning, analytics, and financial literacy through hands-on learning designed for the realities of modern entrepreneurship. Under the Thriving Futures Program, in partnership with the British Asian Trust, the focus was on equipping participants with practical tools to grow resilient, sustainable enterprises.

30/06/2026

A space. A beginning. A doorway to possibility.

At Government College women University Faisalabad-Official, we inaugurated the Multi-Purpose Center for Women under the Digitalization for Women’s Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) initiative — supported by UN Women Pakistan and KOICA Pakistan Office / 파키스탄 사무소 and implemented by Kaarvan Crafts Foundation.

This center represents more than infrastructure. It represents young women stepping into digital literacy, financial confidence, and new livelihood pathways. Because transformation happens when access becomes opportunity.

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137-I Block C, Model Town
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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

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+924235857485

Website

https://kaarvan.com.pk/

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