The Protection of Children at Risk (POCAR)

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The Protection of Children at Risk (POCAR)
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ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT
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Project Introduction: The Protection of Children at Risk (POCAR) project, implemented by Islamic Relief Pakistan (IRP), in partnership with GEESE, aims to create a supportive environment for street children and those involved in child labor in Dhok Mustakeem, Rawalpindi. To enhance livelihood opportunities for youth, men, and women from families of street children, IRP partnered with Global Educational Economic and Social Empowerment (GEESE) to conduct a Livelihood Investment Plans (LIPs) scoping study with business development planning. This initiative targets 133 households in Dhok Mustakeem, focusing on equipping them with employable skills and competencies to pursue decent employment and entrepreneurship. By doing so, the project seeks to contribute to improved socio-economic status and a brighter future for these children and their families. Activities: - Conducted Livelihood Investment Plans (LIPs) for 133 households - Conducted market assessments to identify employment and self-employment opportunities - Identified training sources and institutes for skills development - Assessed barriers for vocational skills training graduates to gain employment - Identified job-matching platforms and developed linkages with industries/entrepreneurs - Provided skills training (e.g., technical, enterprise development, tailoring, beautician) - Conducted focus group discussions and key informant interviews with stakeholders - Developed business development plans and strategies - Identified potential partners and resources for future sustainability
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Islamic Relief Pakistan (IRP)
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The Protection of Children at Risk (POCAR)

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT



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Project Introduction: The Protection of Children at Risk (POCAR) project, implemented by Islamic Relief Pakistan (IRP), in partnership with GEESE, aims to create a supportive environment for street children and those involved in child labor in Dhok Mustakeem, Rawalpindi. To enhance livelihood opportunities for youth, men, and women from families of street children, IRP partnered with Global Educational Economic and Social Empowerment (GEESE) to conduct a Livelihood Investment Plans (LIPs) scoping study with business development planning. This initiative targets 133 households in Dhok Mustakeem, focusing on equipping them with employable skills and competencies to pursue decent employment and entrepreneurship. By doing so, the project seeks to contribute to improved socio-economic status and a brighter future for these children and their families. Activities: - Conducted Livelihood Investment Plans (LIPs) for 133 households - Conducted market assessments to identify employment and self-employment opportunities - Identified training sources and institutes for skills development - Assessed barriers for vocational skills training graduates to gain employment - Identified job-matching platforms and developed linkages with industries/entrepreneurs - Provided skills training (e.g., technical, enterprise development, tailoring, beautician) - Conducted focus group discussions and key informant interviews with stakeholders - Developed business development plans and strategies - Identified potential partners and resources for future sustainability

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