Women & Girls Empowerment
When Women and Girls Thrive, Communities Thrive
ZEF puts women and girls at the centre of its work. We help girls stay in school and plan their careers, give women skills and financial knowledge to earn, support their leadership, health, safety and access to justice, and work with women farmers and rural communities.
Why It Matters
Women and girls in Pakistan face barriers to school, work, healthcare and justice. When they gain education and income, the benefits reach their children, families and whole communities.
ZEF Programmes
- Education and SkillsSupport for girls to stay in school and for women to gain marketable skills.
- Economic EmpowermentFinancial literacy, savings and help to start or grow a small business.
- Women in Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentTraining and support for women farmers, livestock keepers and rural entrepreneurs.
- Girls’ Development and Career GuidanceMentoring, role models and guidance on study and career choices.
Voice, Health and Safety
- Leadership and ParticipationTraining and opportunities for women to lead in their communities.
- Protection and SafetyAwareness and referral support against harassment and violence.
- Health and WellbeingMaternal health, nutrition and wellbeing support for women and girls.
- Legal Awareness and Access to JusticeKnowing your rights, and help to reach legal advice when it is needed.
Trainings in This Area
Practical, assessed trainings you can take online or on campus.
- Flagship
Freelancing & Remote Work Professional
Business & Professional Skills2–3 monthsOnline · Hybrid · Self-paced online - Flagship
Digital Marketing & SEO
Business & Professional Skills3 monthsOnline · Hybrid · Self-paced online - Flagship
E-Commerce & Marketplace Management
Business & Professional Skills3 monthsOnline · Hybrid · Self-paced online - Flagship
Accounting, QuickBooks & ERP
Business & Professional Skills3 monthsOnline · Hybrid · Self-paced online Healthcare / Nursing Assistant
Technical & Skilled Trades4–6 monthsOn campus · Hybrid- Flagship
Garment, Stitching & Industrial Sewing
Technical & Skilled Trades3–6 monthsOn campus Spoken English
Languages3 monthsOn campus · OnlineLegal Drafting
Business & Professional Skills3 monthsOn campus · Online
Build Better Communities with Us
Partner with us, support our work, give your time or donate: every contribution helps more people learn, grow and prosper.
Partner with ZEF
Institutions, businesses, schools, colleges and development partners can run programmes, train or hire our learners, and work with us in communities.
Become a partnerSupport Our Work
Sponsor a programme, provide equipment or learning resources, or share your professional expertise.
Support our workVolunteer
Give your time and skills to teaching support, awareness campaigns, community activities and events.
Become a volunteerDonate
Support education, health, skills and community programmes. Our team will share official donation details with you.
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Now open: Volunteer Course Coordinator · unpaid, online, one volunteer per regionView & Apply
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