Suhaliya is a 35-year-old married woman living in Musharraf Colony, Karachi. She is a mother of three children and runs a small business from home, selling undergarments to support her family. Her husband, Muhammad Rafiq, works as a driver and earns PKR 35,000 per month, which is not enough to cover all household expenses, especially with rising inflation. Before receiving any training, Suhaliya’s income from her business was limited to around PKR 10,000 per month, as she only sold her products within her local area and had a small number of regular customers. She wanted to expand her business but didn’t have the skills or resources to do so. With support from UNDP and HomeNet Pakistan (HNP), Suhaliya got the opportunity to enroll in a vocational training program where she learned basic stitching and fabric designing. Her course fee and transportation costs were fully paid for, and she received her travel allowance through a cash app, which helped her improve her money management and become familiar with using digital platforms. After completing the training, Suhaliya became a certified professional. Along with selling  undergarments, she started stitching clothes as well. The quality of her work improved significantly, and she began to attract new customers, not just from her neighborhood but also through online selling. Her monthly income increased to between PKR 15,000 to 20,000, and she now feels more confident in running and expanding her business. Before the course, Suhaliya faced several challenges. Frequent strikes and transportation issues often disrupted her ability to reach customers or get supplies, affecting her income and business stability. She also lacked formal skills and didn’t know how to present or market her products professionally. Now, Suhaliya is determined to keep learning and growing. She wants to stay connected with HomeNet Pakistan for future training opportunities. She also hopes to take a computer course, such as Microsoft Office, to improve her digital skills and explore new career paths. Her goal is to become more financially secure, provide a better future for her children, and eventually expand her small home-based business into something bigger.