Livelihood/Skill Development

Azat Foundation - Livelihood & Skill Development

Our Vision

We envision Balochistan communities where every person has access to decent work, sustainable livelihoods, and the power to shape their own economic destiny.

Program Goals

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Employment-Ready Skills

Build employment-ready skills among marginalized groups, especially women and youth.

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Entrepreneurship

Promote entrepreneurship and self-employment through training, mentorship, and startup support.

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Rural Economies

Strengthen rural economies by enhancing agriculture, livestock, and climate-resilient livelihoods.

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Market Access

Facilitate access to local markets, microfinance, tools, and seed capital for microenterprise development.

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Community Enterprises

Support community-based enterprises and cooperatives to foster inclusive, sustainable local economies.

Key Interventions & Achievements

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Vocational & Technical Training

  • Delivered certified skills training in beautician services, tailoring, plumbing, digital literacy, and mobile phone repairing
  • Partnered with NAVTTC, GIZ, and national programs for quality assurance
  • Over 1,000 youth and women trained with focus on employability and financial independence
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Rural & Climate-Smart Livelihoods

  • Promoted kitchen gardening, seed distribution, and nursery establishment
  • Equipped farmers with modern tools and resilient agricultural practices
  • Integrated livelihood support into disaster recovery initiatives
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Entrepreneurship & Income Generation

  • Facilitated microenterprise development and startup capital access
  • Connected graduates to market linkages and e-commerce platforms
  • Supported women in establishing home-based businesses and cooperatives

Impact Highlights

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Individuals Trained

70% women

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Marketable Trades

Youth-focused training

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Kitchen Gardens

Sustainable income

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Districts Served

High-need areas

Where We Work

Our initiatives target high-need, low-resource districts of Balochistan characterized by high unemployment, frequent disasters, and limited vocational training infrastructure.

Noshki

Kharan

Awaran

Washuk

Chagai

Lasbela

Panjgur

Quetta

Why This Work Matters

"Poverty isn't solved by charity alone—it's solved by opportunity."

In Balochistan, where formal job markets are limited and traditional livelihoods are under stress, skill-building and entrepreneurship are pathways to long-term transformation. Our program ensures that the most vulnerable—such as rural women and displaced youth—are equipped to earn with dignity, support their families, and contribute to thriving, resilient communities.

Strategic Partners

NAVTTC
GIZ
USAID
IRP
PPAF
ActionAid

Partner With Us

Join us in creating lasting change through economic empowerment and skill development in Balochistan's most vulnerable communities.