Experience & Future Plans

At the Welfare & Empowerment Baluchistan (WEB), our journey since inception in 2015 has been rooted in one mission: to uplift and empower the marginalized communities of Balochistan through sustainable development initiatives, advocacy, education, and economic inclusion. With well-structured strategies and a commitment to excellence, WEB has earned the trust and support of esteemed partners such as the Government of Balochistan, Social Welfare Department, Local Government, NAVTTC, FNF, CPDI, and others.

Our programs span across multiple sectors—legal aid, education, women's rights, local governance, youth engagement, and community capacity building. Below is a detailed overview of our key interventions that highlight our strength, capacity, and successful partnerships across the province.

1. Community-Based Technical Education (In Partnership with NAVTTC)

This flagship program was launched immediately after WEB’s formation in 2015. Designed to address economic vulnerability among marginalized groups—especially women—this initiative provided hands-on vocational training, enabling participants to support their families financially.

WEB successfully implemented the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program in partnership with NAVTTC, directly benefiting over 300 men and women. The program focused on practical skills in various trades, laying the groundwork for self-employment and long-term financial independence. Our future plan includes expanding this initiative to more districts and introducing digital skills training.

2. Community-Based Awareness on Women’s Rights & GBV (District Bolan)

With support from the Social Welfare Department, this program addressed critical issues surrounding gender-based violence, reproductive health, and health education. Key components included:

• Capacity Building of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs)

• Counseling and awareness sessions for adolescent girls

• Community-wide health and hygiene awareness
  
  

More than 500 community members were directly sensitized under this initiative, fostering greater awareness and promoting women’s health and safety at the grassroots level.

3. Support for Electoral & Democratic Processes

Despite constituting over 50% of Pakistan’s population, women remain underrepresented in economic and political spaces. To address this disparity, WEB launched a comprehensive Women in Politics (WiP) program across Balochistan, empowering women, youth, and girls through:

• Gender and development workshops

• Law, state, and politics education

• Advocacy training

• Follow-up mentorship

• Interactive community theater
  
  

These annual workshops reached four cohorts per year, sparking local dialogues around women’s political inclusion and raising awareness at the community level.

4. Democracy & Human Rights Program

To promote democratic values and strengthen civil society engagement, WEB actively participated in national and provincial dialogues focused on election participation, media freedom, and human rights. Highlights of the program include:

• Training 40 media professionals on democratic engagement

• Mobilizing civil society organizations (CSOs) on voter education and election monitoring

• Conducting 8 high-level dialogues with political stakeholders at provincial and district levels

• Hosting interactive theater performances to engage the public

• Organizing 5 provincial-level seminars on democracy and human rights
  
  

This program reaffirmed the role of civil society as a bridge between the public and political leadership.

5. Child Protection through Birth Registration and Certification

WEB recognizes that birth registration is the first legal recognition of a child’s existence. In partnership with local authorities, WEB facilitated child birth registration drives, aiming to ensure that every child’s right to identity, education, and protection is upheld.

6. Democratic Local Governance for Development (DLG)

(In Partnership with CPDI, FNF & EU)

Currently being implemented in District Bolan, this EU-funded project aims to enhance democratic local governance by building the capacity of both CSOs and local authorities. Key activities include:

• Formation and training of District Interest Groups (DIGs)

• Capacity-building of media, local authorities, and line departments

• Citizen Report Card Surveys to assess public service delivery

• Bi-monthly stakeholder meetings and quarterly inter-face meetings

• Press conferences to promote transparency and accountability
  
  

Core Objectives:

1. Build inclusive partnerships among CSOs, local authorities, and private sectors

2. Empower civil society to monitor and demand better local governance

3. Support LAs in adopting transparent planning, budgeting, and service delivery systems
   
   

7. Specialized Capacity Building Programs

Beyond our large-scale programs, WEB regularly conducts customized training courses designed to enhance the capabilities of community-based organizations (CBOs), local leaders, and development professionals. Subjects include:

• CBO Management

• Social Mobilization & Livelihood Rights

• Gender & Development

• Financial Management

• Micro-Entrepreneurship

• Conflict Resolution

• Project Formulation

• Interactive Theater
  
  

These trainings have built a cadre of local leaders equipped to drive sustainable change in their communities.

8. Thematic Seminars & Community Forums

WEB has conducted targeted seminars and workshops across various districts with a focus on:

• Human Rights

• Gender Mainstreaming

• Disability Inclusion

• Emergency Preparedness

• Sustainable Solutions & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
  
  

These forums foster dialogue and action on urgent issues, enabling grassroots-level awareness and engagement.

Looking Ahead

WEB envisions a Balochistan where communities are resilient, rights are protected, and every individual—regardless of gender, class, or background—has access to justice, education, and opportunity. Our future plans include:

• Scaling our vocational and skills training programs across all 15 districts

• Integrating digital literacy and entrepreneurship training

• Establishing legal aid clinics for vulnerable groups

• Expanding research, advocacy, and media engagement

• Strengthening our role in emergency response and disaster resilience
  
  

With a strong network of volunteers, partners, and a dedicated team, WEB is ready to scale impact and continue being a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable development in Balochistan.