Simorgh

18/12/2025

Simorgh Women’s Resource and Publication Centre, in collaboration with Baba Guru Nanak University, held an advocacy campaign on Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

The session highlighted women’s empowerment through financial inclusion, encouraging young women to acquire new skills and stand up for their rights. It also emphasised the importance of recognising, addressing, and reporting cases of gender-based violence, domestic violence, and harassment through various channels, including Khidmat Centres, the 1043 helpline, and the Punjab Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW).

A storytelling session was also conducted, featuring real-life stories of women who faced GBV but persevered and are now successful entrepreneurs.

Special thanks to Dr Sumaira Naeem, Head of the Department of Chemistry, and other faculty members for encouraging open dialogue and fostering a deeper understanding of the need for collective action to promote women’s rights and safety.

16/12/2025

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12/12/2025

09/12/2025

✨ Celebrating Achievement & Empowerment! ✨

I am delighted to share the successful compilation of our Advanced Beautician Course for talented women who were selected based on their business ideas. These incredible participants were provided the opportunity to attend a free beautician training course at the Vocational Training Institute (VTI), Lahore Branch.

Throughout this journey, the women showcased dedication, creativity, and the passion to build sustainable livelihoods. After completing their training and passing the final test, they have now earned their certificates — a proud milestone that marks the beginning of new entrepreneurial possibilities.

💇‍♀️💼 This initiative not only strengthen their skills but also empower them to take confident steps toward economic independence and business growth.

Congratulations to all the graduates!

Wishing them the very best as they move forward with their dreams and ventures. 🌟

03/12/2025

🌟 Exposure Visit with Community Women – Learning, Growth & Empowerment 🌟

Simorgh organized a meaningful exposure visit for community women, aimed at broadening their horizons, strengthening their confidence, and introducing them to real opportunities in the digital and social sectors.

Our first stop was Arfa Kareem Tower, where the women visited NexSkills. The team provided an inspiring orientation on online business opportunities, digital skills, and the various training plans NexSkills offers. It was a powerful moment to see how quickly the women connected with the idea of becoming part of the digital economy.

We then visited the Police Khidmat Markaz (PKM) Liberty, where the participants were introduced to their complaint management system, working of Misaq Centre specifically for minorities, call centre operations for emergency callings, and the importance of Women Safety App for instant help mechanism. The visit helped them understand how institutions work, how services are delivered, and how women can access support mechanisms when needed.
To complete the learning journey, we finally took the group to the market for practical exposure—allowing them to observe pricing, customer interaction, product display, and overall market dynamics. This hands-on experience boosted their confidence and helped them relate their learning to real-life scenarios.
✨ Such exposure visits are a small step toward a much larger goal: empowering women with knowledge, skills, and the confidence to make informed decisions and seize new opportunities.

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01/12/2025

🌍 Advocacy Campaign on Gender-Based Violence & Climate Change 🌍

Organized by Simorgh in collaboration with Lahore College for Women University (LCWU)

Simorgh and LCWU’s Department of Gender and Development Studies jointly hosted an advocacy campaign highlighting how climate change exacerbates gender-based violence (GBV) among women and girls.

Held at the Student Service Center this event aimed to:

✔️ Contextualize the local landscape of GBV

✔️ Explore the intersection between climate change and gendered vulnerabilities

✔️ Discuss meaningful mitigation initiatives

One of the most impactful components of the campaign was the sharing of real-life field stories of GBV. Through storytelling, we shed light on different forms of violence and emphasized the need for collective action toward prevention and long-term solutions.

A big thank you uzma ashiq awan ,who contributed to this critical conversation. Together, we can work toward safer, more resilient communities for women and girls. 💜✨

26/11/2025

🌟 Empowering Women Through Exposure and Opportunity 🌟

Simorgh Women's Resource and Publication Centre recently organised an insightful exposure visit to Nankana Sahib, taking our community women and centre students to key institutions working for women’s economic empowerment and skill development.
During the visit, participants had the opportunity to engage with:
🔹 Chamber of Commerce – Introduced their initiatives for supporting small businesses and promoting women-led enterprises.
🔹 Labour Department – Job Placement Unit – Guided participants on employment opportunities, job-matching services, and workplace rights.
🔹 Damen Support Program – Shared information on their microfinance and community development programs, offering loans and financial guidance for women entrepreneurs.
🔹 Local Markets – Provided exposure to real business environments, helping women understand market dynamics, customer interaction, and product demand.
Each department introduced its work and explained the support systems available to women, including loans, skill-building programs, and employment pathways.
✨ The visit not only broadened participants’ understanding of available opportunities but also strengthened their confidence to step forward and build sustainable livelihoods.
Simorgh remains committed to creating avenues for women’s empowerment, economic independence, and social transformation.

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20/11/2025

🌟 Business Management Training by Simorgh Women's Resource and Publication Centre🌟
Simorgh, designed to support and empower community women with practical entrepreneurial skills. The training was interactive, reflective, and deeply impactful, delivered by C.O.O APWA.
🔹 Activity 1: Identifying Skills & Ambition
Participants began by writing about their personal skills, strengths, and ambitions. This self-reflection helped many women recognise their potential and envision themselves as future entrepreneurs.
🔹 Activity 2: Creating a Supportive Environment for Women Entrepreneurs
In a group activity, we discussed what an enabling domestic, social, and cultural atmosphere should look like for women who want to start a business. From shared responsibilities at home to community encouragement and social acceptance, the conversation highlighted the importance of collective support in women’s entrepreneurial journeys.
🔹 Activity 3: Development of a marketing strategy:
The participants were divided into groups and asked to develop a marketing strategy for a business venture of their choice. This turned into a fun and engaging activity that helped them learn how to highlight their business’s unique selling points (USP) and attract customers. Many groups even came up with creative slogans and catchy phrases to appeal to their target audience.
🔹 Activity 4: Hands-On Business Simulation
The most dynamic part of the training was the practical 1-week business simulation in which each day represented a key business function.
A mock production company and banking company were set up where women practised taking loans, purchasing materials, producing items based on given samples, selling products, and managing savings. This hands-on approach helped participants understand real business processes through experience rather than theory.

03/10/2025

🎲 Sometimes a game says more than words.

These two specially designed Ludo boards tell powerful stories:

✨ Noor ki Jidojehad – A woman’s journey where education, family, and community support act as ladders helping her rise, while discrimination and bias appear as snakes dragging her down.

✨ Zara ka Safar – A transgender person’s struggle where resilience and acceptance push them forward, while stigma and exclusion pull them back.

Both journeys remind us that success is not just individual effort—it’s about the ladders society builds and the snakes it creates.

📌 When we choose to provide education, opportunities, and acceptance, we place ladders that lift people higher.

📌 When we allow stereotypes, discrimination, and exclusion, we create snakes that set people back.

These Ludo boards are more than games—they’re reflections of lived realities. They challenge us to ask:

👉 What ladders are we building for women and marginalized communities?

👉 And how can we remove the snakes that hold them back?

We are open to provide you our games based stories for awareness raising.

Contact us on linkedin or email us on provided contact details.

29/09/2025

🏳️‍⚧️☕ Cups That Start Conversations. Messages That Matter.

We recently printed a set of cups carrying messages about:

💙 Transgender rights – because dignity and identity are non-negotiable.

📚 Right to education – because learning should never be a luxury.

🏠 Inheritance rights – because equality must extend into every part of life.

👧 Early marriage – because childhood should be for dreams, not duties.

Such cups spark awareness, starting conversations in cafeterias, at events, and around office tables. They’re a reminder that every space can be a space for advocacy — even the ones we least expect.

We believe that small actions can create ripple effects, and advocacy doesn’t always have to be loud to be powerful.

👉 If you or your organization care about these issues, consider simple, visible ways to spread awareness — print a message, host a dialogue, share a resource.

Make the invisible visible.

Let’s normalize talking about rights. Let’s make justice part of everyday life.

02/09/2025

Simorgh recently conducted financial training sessions in District Gujrat, empowering women who had just completed three months of skill development training and were selected to launch their own business ventures.

The sessions focused on strengthening their entrepreneurial journey through key aspects of financial literacy, including:

✅ Choosing the right business venture
✅ Developing a business plan
✅ Budgeting and financial planning
✅ Understanding profit vs. revenue
✅ Exploring loan systems and financial support

One of the most impactful exercises was when participants designed their own business plans. This hands-on activity not only sparked creativity but also gave them practical insight into transforming their ideas into structured and sustainable ventures.

At Simorgh, we believe financial literacy is the backbone of sustainable entrepreneurship. It is inspiring to see women in District Gujrat taking confident steps toward building successful businesses and securing brighter futures.

💡 By equipping women with the right knowledge and tools, we ensure they are not only starting businesses but also creating lasting impact in their communities.

01/09/2025

🌟 Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy 🌟

Simorgh has provided financial training sessions in District Nankana Sahib, designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial journey of women who were recently selected for their business ventures after 3months of skill development training.

The trainer guided participants through essential aspects of financial literacy, including:

✅ How to identify and choose the right business venture

✅ Understanding the development of a business plan

✅ Budgeting and financial planning

✅ Differentiating between profit and revenue

✅ Exploring loan systems and financial support for businesses

One of the most impactful moments was when participants were asked to create their own business plans. This exercise not only encouraged creativity but also gave them a practical understanding of how to shape their ideas into structured ventures.

Financial literacy is the backbone of sustainable entrepreneurship, and it is inspiring to see these women taking confident steps toward building their businesses and futures.

💡 Supporting women with the right knowledge and tools ensures that they are not just starting businesses but creating long-lasting impact in their communities.