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Organized by Salahuddin Khawaja

Rising Above Floods: Investing in Tech Skills of Youth

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raised of $50,000 USD goal

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Impact: Pakistan
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Let's rise above the floods and provide livelihoods using technology


The recent floods not only destroyed the homes but also the livelihoods and the hope to live in the local communities of Pakistan. A million lives were lost, thousands of dreams devastated and hundreds of questioning eyes inquiring why me?

The crisis is unprecedented. There was loss of $14B
 



We asked our students in Kingri, "how did the flood impact you?" and this is their answer:
 

We can change this by empowering the young people of those affected areas with in-demand digital skills of the future which could make them financially independent.

All they need is a mentor and a curated program delivered to them systematically in a hybrid manner. We are piloting the first batch of students from Kingri, Sindh where we have 25 girls and 25 boys. They have completed basic digital literacy courses and are ready to learn web development and UI/UX design.

The technical course will run for 6 months and alongside a professional development course will run in parallel. We believe that after this program, these students will find gainful employments (earning a minimum of $300 per month) through our network partnerships.

Our team has previously run a similar program in Layyah where students are now earning $300-$500 per month. We want to run a similar program with flood impacted youth in Kingri now and we need your help to make this vision a reality. Step forward and donate. Your dollar can help these student earn a dollar. Donate generously and help these communities get back on their feet.

Here are some visuals from our Lab in Layyah where students have completed our courses & are gainfully employed:
 

Once a student enrolls with us, here is there 30 weeks journery:
 

30 Weeks Journey of a Student with xWave


Hear what Shahida has to say about our program:

Shahida needs your support to continue this program!



Do you want to support more Shahidas in Kingri? Donate to us now!

 




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