Organizations for women's welfare

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Acid Survivors Foundation, Pakistan

The Acid Survivors Foundation Pakistan provides medical, psychosocial and legal support to the victims of acid attacks in the country, to ensure their physical reconstruction and reintegration into main stream society. It was founded in 2006 with the support of UK based Acid Survivors Trust International.



http://acidsurvivorspakistan.org/

Aurat Foundation

Aurat Foundation is a national, non-profit, non-governmental organization working for women's empowerment. The organization was created in 1986 and deals with a wide spectrum of women's welfare issues in rural and urban areas all across Pakistan. It is also known as the Aurat Publication and Information Service Foundation. The organization also manages a USAID funded Gender Equity Program.


http://www.af.org.pk/






Depilex Smile Again Foundation

The aim of this foundation is to help female survivors of acid and kerosene oil burns in Pakistan. Started in 2003, the organization tries to provide victims with the appropriate medical attention and reconstructive surgery, psychological/psychiatric support, shelter and vocational training. It also strives to create social awareness and sensitivity, and is working towards the complete eradication of this horrific crime.


http://www.depilexsmileagain.com/



Kaarvan Foundation

Kaarvan is an organization that promotes social equity and the economic empowerment of women, from low income communities across Pakistan. Established in 2004, the non-profit organization has enabled over 6000 women artisans to enhance their skills and develop crafts, to earn a livelihood. It aims to strengthen the skills and business capacities of women both in rural and urban communities. Kaarvan's arts and crafts products made by women are available directly in Kaarvan stores in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. Kaarvan also creates opportunities for artisans to sell their products through wholesale markets and to other buyers.

http://kaarvan.com/

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