I am Aliha Naveed and i belong to Faisalabad. I belong to a middle class family and worked at home as a HBW without any formal training or skills.
Overcoming Challenges through Determination:
Aliha Naveed faced significant challenges in her desire to support her family financially. Limited education and opportunities made this goal seem out of reach. However, Aliha’s determination to improve her family’s situation led her to seek out new possibilities for growth:.
A Life-Changing Opportunity:
Aliha’s turning point came when she joined Home-Net Pakistan’s dressmaking course. This program offered her a chance to learn a valuable skill that could be utilized from home. Through the course, she not only mastered dress-making but also developed a newfound confidence in her abilities.
Gaining Financial Independence:
The training extended beyond technical skills. Aliha was introduced to financial management techniques and educated about her rights as a home-based worker. Equipped with this knowledge, she began managing her business finances using digital tools. These platforms enabled her to run her business efficiently and securely.
Empowered and Self-Reliant:
Aliha’s journey transformed her with limited options to a self-reliant entrepreneur. The skills and confidence she gained empowered her to support her family financially. Today, Aliha serves as a beacon of hope for others, proving that determination and the right opportunities can pave the way to empowerment.
HomeNet Pakistan is a network organizations formed to raised awareness about the working conditions of Home Based women workers who comprise 70% of informal workforce behind the country economic activities.