Kaarvan Crafts Foundation
            
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              Lahore, Pakistan. Development organisation advocating for #genderequality #womeneconomicempowerment. @WSISprocess Prize nominee. Finalist for #IdeasChangeLives.
              
              Lahore, Pakistan
            
            
              
              Joined January 2015
            
            
           Women entrepreneurs explored funding pathways at @StateBank_Pak, learning to access finance & strengthen their enterprises. Mentorship under #ThrivingFutures unlocks potential across Pakistan. Supported by @britishasiantst & @StanChart
          
          
                
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             Under #ThriveTrack, Hira Mansoor mentored entrepreneurs to co-create business plans linking finance & digital skills into actionable growth. #ThrivingFutures initiative by @britishasiantst & @StanChart with @kaarvancrafts
          
          
                
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             The Craft Market came alive in a celebration of women's craft & creativity — blending Czech & Urdu cultures through art, language & connection. Every stall told a story of empowerment. Successfully implemented transitional project of 🇨🇿Aid. @CZinPK 🤝 @kaarvancrafts
          
          
                
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             The Craft Market came alive in a celebration of women’s craft & creativity — blending Czech & Urdu cultures through art, language & connection. Every stall told a story of empowerment. Successfully implemented transitional project of 🇨🇿Aid. @CZinPK 🤝 @kaarvancrafts 🇨🇿🤝🇵🇰 
          
                
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             The Craft Market came alive in a celebration of women’s craft & creativity — blending Czechia & Urdu cultures through art, language & connection. Every stall told a story of empowerment. Hosted by @CZinPK & @kaarvancrafts
          
          
                
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             Come meet Ghazala Sattari’s, and her exquisite hand embroidery at the Craft Market! Hosted by @kaarvancrafts & @CZinPK Oct 25 | 11AM-4PM | Serena Hotel, Outdoor Patio ✨PKR 3,000 (charity proceeds) 
          
                
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             Come meet Adeeba Alma’s, and her handwoven cultural carpets at the Craft Market! Hosted by @kaarvancrafts & @CZinPK Oct 25| 11AM-4PM | Serena Hotel, Outdoor Patio ✨ PKR 3,000 (charity proceeds) 
          
                
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             Come meet Meesal Zeeshan, a climate-conscious entrepreneur at the Craft Market! Hosted by @kaarvancrafts & @CZinPK 🗓️ Oct 25 | 🕚 11AM–4PM | 📍 Serena Hotel, Outdoor Patio ✨ PKR 3,000 (charity proceeds) 
          
                
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             This Saturday, the #CraftMarket comes alive — a vibrant showcase of women’s craft & enterprise where tradition meets innovation Hosted by @kaarvancrafts & @CZinPK 🗓️ Oct 25 | 🕚 11AM–4PM | 📍 Serena Hotel, Outdoor Patio ✨ PKR 3,000 (charity proceeds) 
          
                
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             Under the WEE-2 Program, @kaarvancrafts with@unwomen_pak is empowering 1,000+ women & gender-diverse individuals in Bahawalpur-connecting them to social security, skills, & legal rights with support from @pwpaofficial. Building inclusion, empowerment & resilience for all. 
          
                
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             The @wddpunjab convened partners — @kaarvancrafts, @CBS_LUMS, Aurat Foundation & @KashfFoundation — to co-design pathways for the Women’s Business Incubation Centre, fostering inclusive spaces where women thrive as entrepreneurs & changemakers. 
          
                
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             Under the WEE-2 Program, @kaarvancrafts with @unwomen_pak is empowering 1,000+ women & gender-diverse individuals in Bahawalpur—connecting them to social security, skills, & legal rights with support from @pwpaofficial. Building inclusion, empowerment & resilience for all. 
          
                
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             Hijabistan by @SabynJaveri meets @samyarif’s bold design and Eesha Tahir’s embroidered Victorian cuffs — where words, art, and craft intertwine to reveal layers of identity and voice. 
          
                
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             Exciting collaboration between @UMTOfficial and @kaarvancrafts Together, we’re bridging academia & community enterprise. Empowering women entrepreneurs, students & artisans to co-design sustainable futures for Pakistan. 
          
                
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             From learning finance to leading change — women entrepreneurs joined @thebankofpunjab & @StateBank_Pak under the #CzechAid Transition Programme. With @kaarvancrafts & @CZinPK, they’re shaping a more inclusive & resilient Pakistan. ✨ #WomenInBusiness #EmpowerHer
          
          
                
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             At @KaarvanCrafts, we believe stories shape us. Reading Pakistan Lost by @Shehzad89 — clear, bold, and accessible. Honored to gift him a coaster by young entrepreneur Maham Ijaz, inspired by @samyaarif’s cover. #LibertyBooks #ThePakistanExperience
          
          
                
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             Deep gratitude to Fatima Mullick (@pkBritish) for curating Moving the Needle: Sustainable Fashion & Textile Symposium. A space where diverse voices met, dialogue flourished, & her holding Gemini Hunar’s bonsai reminded us of humble crafts nurturing sustainable futures. 
          
                
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             At Moving the Needle symposium hosted by @pkBritish, curated by Zain Ali w/ support of @fatima_mullick & @MaaryaRehman — @kaarvancrafts led an interactive Ralli workshop w/ artisans + @MashalHKhan. Honored to have @francescomazz_, @LaurenJunestrand, @SecretStashPk join in 
          
                
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             At Moving the Needle (20–21 Sept 2025, @AlhamraLAC), Kaarvan joined powerful dialogues on how fashion can empower communities & shape a sustainable future. Curated by Zain Ali with Fatima Mullick & Maarya Rehman, hosted by @pkBritish. 
          
                
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