About Women Empowerment Pakistan
At Women Empowerment Pakistan (WEP), we are committed to empowering women, girls, and children across Pakistan. With our team’s extensive experience in the development sector since 2002, WEP was officially established in 2010. Our mission is to promote rights, expand opportunities, and cultivate a society grounded in equality and compassion.
Our comprehensive programs span education and trainings, health, livelihoods, economic development, agriculture, climate and environmental sustainability, human resource development, capacity building, advocacy, and legal aid. By addressing these critical areas, we empower communities and drive sustainable change. Join us in our mission to create a brighter, more equitable future for women and children.
Our Expertise
At Women Empowerment Pakistan (WEP), we are dedicated to fostering empowerment and driving transformative change across Pakistan. Our comprehensive expertise spans gender equality, health and nutrition, education and training, economic empowerment, peace-building, environmental sustainability, and emergency response. By addressing the multifaceted needs of women, girls, and children, we create inclusive, resilient communities and promote sustainable development. Our holistic approach ensures that the most marginalized populations receive the support they need to thrive, paving the way for a brighter, more equitable future for all.
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Health, Safety, and Protection
Our health programs focus on maternal and child health, nutrition, and overall community well-being. We address severe acute malnutrition, provide essential health services, and promote safe delivery practices. Our holistic approach ensures that the most marginalized populations receive the care they need.
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Emergency Response and Disaster Management
Women Empowerment Pakistan [WEP] is at the forefront of disaster response, providing timely relief and rehabilitation services during natural disasters. Our efforts include distributing essential supplies, setting up medical camps, and supporting internally displaced persons, ensuring that affected communities can recover and rebuild.
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Education, Training, and Economic Empowerment
Women Empowerment Pakistan [WEP] enhance literacy and provide vocational training, targeting underserved communities to ensure access to quality education. Our comprehensive livelihood programs and entrepreneurial support empower women economically, fostering financial independence and community development.
Read more“”Empowering women through education, health, and economic opportunities transforms communities, fosters resilience, and paves the way for a brighter, more equitable future for all.””
Peace, Participation, and Leadership
We cultivate leadership and participation by engaging communities in dialogues and initiatives that promote peace and tolerance. Our peace-building projects have successfully mobilized youth and community members, fostering a culture of empathy and conflict resolution.
Programs
Women Empowerment Pakistan (WEP) is dedicated to fostering a society where women, girls, and children thrive. Our diverse programs span education, health, information technology, disaster management, and nutrition. We aim to bridge educational gaps, promote community health, empower women through digital literacy, provide disaster relief, and combat malnutrition. Through advocacy and community mobilization, WEP strives to create a just and equitable society for all. Join us in our mission to empower and uplift communities across Pakistan.
Health & Nutrition
WEP addresses malnutrition through the Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) project, focusing on maternal and child health. We emphasize maternal nutrition, Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF), and our 1000 Days Strategy to prevent stunting.
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Emergency Response and Disaster Management
We provide timely and effective support during crises, including disaster relief, medical camps, and support for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Our efforts during the 2022-23 floods included food distribution, shelter provision, and nutritional rehabilitation.
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Livelihood
Our Livelihood Program provides vocational training in tailoring, cooking, and beautician skills, empowering women to start businesses and achieve economic independence. We collaborate with government entities, NGOs, and international partners to promote societal transformation.
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Environmental Sustainability
WEP encourages eco-friendly practices to safeguard resources for future generations. Our initiatives include promoting sustainable agriculture, water conservation, and environmental education, ensuring communities adopt practices that enhance their well-being and preserve the environment.
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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Program
WEP’s WASH program ensures access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and promotes hygiene practices. Through awareness campaigns and infrastructure development, we aim to prevent diseases and enhance community health.
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WEP Education and ICTRCs Program
WEP bridges the literacy gap for disadvantaged communities with formal, non-formal, and vocational training, as well as teacher training. We promote digital literacy by establishing computer labs in non-profit schools. These labs benefit students and offer evening programs for the community.
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Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM)
The CMAM project by WEP addresses malnutrition through the establishment of 13 outpatient therapeutic centers in Kashmore. This initiative provided crucial nutrition and health services, especially in areas lacking Lady Health Workers, significantly impacting the community’s well-being. .
Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP)
The BSFP improves nutrition for women and children in Kashmore and Kandhkot, focusing on children aged 6-23 months and lactating mothers. It aims to reduce malnutrition through systematic beneficiary enrolment by health workers.
Accelerated Action Plan (AAP)
Under the AAP, WEP recruited and trained 463 Community Health Workers for outreach services. This project aims to deliver comprehensive care for acute malnutrition and Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF) programs. To date, 1,575 community health workers have been trained .
Establishment of Health Houses
Health Houses are community hubs providing vital health information, focusing on malnutrition and health education. Established in Community Health Workers’ homes, they offer a sustainable model for community health awareness.
Sindh Enhancing Response to Reduce Stunting Project (SERSP)
SERSP focuses on reducing stunting rates in Sindh through multisectoral interventions. The project addresses chronic malnutrition and aims to improve the health and nutrition status of vulnerable populations, including newborns, infants, pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls, and malnourished children .
WEP Hunarkari Project (Livelihood Program)
This program empowers women through vocational training in trades like stitching, embroidery, and beautician skills. It aims to elevate living standards by providing practical skills for self-employment and business creation, contributing to economic independence.
WEP HEALTH PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS
(July-2017 to June-2023)
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A Village Girl’s Journey from Malnutrition to Hope: A Success Story
Anmol is a 24-month-old girl who lives in Village Samabad, UC & Taluka Ubauro of District Ghotki. She is the second child of Ghulam Mustafa, a laborer. Anmol’s family is poor and lives in an area that is not covered by Lady Health Workers (LHWs). Ms Sumera, a Community Health Worker (CHW) from Women Empowerment Pakistan (WEP), visited their village for screening.
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Aneela’s Journey: Nurturing Health Against All Odds
In the heart of the Ghotki district, in the village of Kalo Khan Sanghi, a story of resilience unfolds. Aneela, an 18-month-old child, found herself at the center of a health crisis that threatened her well-being. Born into the humble abode of Mr. Balam, Aneela’s family struggled with the harsh realities of living in a mud-built house amidst critical health and WASH conditions.
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Empowering Health in District Ghotki: A Tale of Transformation
Farida, a pregnant woman with a four-month pregnancy, found herself in the clutches of malnutrition. Married at a young age to Khalid, who is still pursuing his education, Farida faced financial constraints that prevented her from seeking private healthcare. Weak and unhealthy, her plight mirrored the challenges faced by many in the village.