Message from the Founder
Young girls in Pakistan face a number of challenges; a jobs landscape that is rapidly evolving with the advent of technology and artificial intelligence, a social fabric that is ill equipped to support girls in equitable participation in the economy, mounting insurgency and domestic instability.
In a nutshell; we keep failing our girls. It took till 2025 for a serious effort towards a child marriage bill and currently debates rage on in popular news cycles about our out-of-school children crisis the majority of which are, you guessed it, GIRLS.
Aurattech began with the aim to address these challenges through evidence-based approaches and a belief in holistic education. Skill development cannot happen in a vacuum; it needs to be paired with rights based education and mental health support.
The answer to our current education crisis lies in inclusion and increasing access for women, this is all the more important given the climate reality looming over us as a nation.
Sometimes I feel we’re asking the wrong questions; we keep asking why girls and women drop out of school or upskill programs but don’t ask what support we offer them to manage the multiple social roles they inevitably juggle?
Even a girl of 12 or 13 is playing a role within the house, whether by taking care of younger siblings or by working, this additional labour constrains her ability to participate in her own development.
our future plans
Initiatives must prioritise women.
They must be co creators in our program design; their voice is important and crucial for our program success. At Aurattech our program pilots have focused on highlighting this voice; it's not a perfect process this is something that feels very new in the development sector in Pakistan and we acknowledge that it's going to be a learning process but my aim was to keep us open to hearing that voice, to be inclusive in action not just in words.
At Aurattech we believe in a three pronged approach where Research, Advocacy and Education pair together to drive change. We pair with this a fervent belief that education must be holistic and non conforming to bring the kind of effects we hope to see. An education that says ‘help me to help myself’ while affirming the positionality of our beneficiaries. This intersectional approach has been interesting to see play out and it's been a pleasure to see our students grow through this process.
Program Overview
Inclusive Digital Bootcamp
A 3-month AI-integrated program equipping young women with in-demand digital skills to thrive in the digital economy.
Future-Ready Skill Tracks
3 tracks in Design, Content, and Data prepared learners for tomorrow’s jobs.
Practical Learning
96+ hours of hands-on guided training and real-world projects.
Beyond Skills, Building Confidence
26 “Confident Bol” sessions and 6 Well-being circles nurturing voice and resilience.
Rights & Awareness
12 community sessions fostering increased knowledge of digital rights, personal agency, and safe practices.
Entrepreneurship Exposure
1 week of “SharkTech training” translated ideas into actionable pitches.
Our Numbers
Learners (ages 15–25) joined our 3-month AI-powered bootcamp.
Of students successfully completed the program, showing high engagement, intrinsic motivation, and commitment to learning.
Only 9% dropout,mostly due to housing shifts, health issues, or attendance challenges and also reflecting strong inclusive support systems.
Of learners expressed interest in pursuing internships aligned with their skills towards the end of program.
Of learners set up LinkedIn profiles for professional networking and opportunities.
Of students opened bank accounts, moving toward financial independence.
The Change Log
33% - 64%
Gain in Tech and AI confidence
0% - 49.2%
AI and technical skills relevant to career/studies
Enhanced career clarity
38%
Aim for internship/job in digital/tech roles
22%
Plan to start/grow their business/freelancing career
29%
Are still exploring options
- Gain in Tech and AI confidence
- AI and technical skills relevant to career/studies
- aim for internship/job in digital/tech roles
- plan to start/grow their business/freelancing career
- are still exploring options.
Growth in key soft skills
Confident Public Speaking:
56%
Technical Language Comprehension:
48%
Engagement in Digital Skills Building:
46%
Active & Confident Participation in Group Activities:
43%
Learning Tracks
Design Karlou (Graphic Designing)
Learners explored design thinking, built brand identities, and crafted full website layouts, blending creativity with purpose through Canva, Figma, Behance, and AI tools.
25/32 students score > 70% on the capstone project.
Milestone 3:
Bringing Ideas to Life
Transitioned to Figma, to design posters and basic website layouts for visually expressing their brands.
Project#2: REBRANDING LOCAL STORIES
Collaborated with local vendors to rebrand small businesses.
Milestone 4:
Refine, Polish & Publish
Incorporated feedback to enhance designs and expand portfolios.
Project#3: FROM CANVAS TO CLICKS
Developed multi-page websites and marketing mockups; showcased final projects on Behance.
Milestone 2:
Shaping the Brand Identity
Learned Canva and AI prompting to craft unique logos, select colors, and define typography.
Project#1: MY BRAND, MY STORY
Created individual brand identities: name, logo, and tagline.
Milestone 1:
Stepping into Design
Students entered with creative ambitions, inspired by real-life passions,such as baking, embroidery, and small home businesses.
Data Stories (Data Analytics)
Learners gained the skills to clean, analyze, and visualize real-world data for smarter decisions using Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, and OpenAI.
(11/19) of students score ≥70% on the capstone project [58%]
Milestone 3:
Visualizing with Power BI
Transitioned to Power BI for advanced visualization through ETL, data cleaning, Power Queries, and dashboards with 10+ chart types.
Project#2: Global Insights Explorer
Cleaned and analyzed 600+ survey entries from global data professionals, deriving actionable correlations and key insights.
Milestone 4:
Coding & Polishing
Performed SQL analysis on COVID datasets and further learned Python for coding exposure
Project#3: Data Story Showcase
Performed exploratory data analysis and created visualizations through code to extract key insights from a Kaggle dataset of choice.
Milestone 2:
Mastering Excel & AI for Data
Learned Excel and AI tools for data cleaning, validation, pivot tables, and dashboards.
Project#1: Student Performance Dashboard
Analyzed 300 students across 15 metrics to uncover trends, track performance, and identify areas for targeted support.
Milestone 1:
Entering the Data World
Students joined with ambitions to analyze data, build stories, and solve problems, aligned with today’s workforce demands.
Content Banao (Content Creation)
Learners designed brand logos, planned content calendars, and built multi-platform storytelling strategies using Canva, MidJourney, and OpenAI.
(14/18) of students score ≥70% on the capstone project [78%]
Milestone 3:
Storytelling in Motion
Scripted and recorded brand introduction videos and product/service explainers, incorporating animated elements and visuals via MidJourney.
Project#2: LAUNCHING BRAND VIDEO
Produced brand identity videos for social media launches and marketing campaigns.
Milestone 4:
Multi-Platform Impact
Developed full social media campaigns for their business/brand and worked on alignment with personal branding principles.
Project#3: Brand Growth Strategy
Integrated personal branding elements into business brands and built a multi-platform content strategy for growth.
Milestone 2:
Crafting the Brand Blueprint
Learned foundational content creation strategies, created brand identity guidelines and Business Model Canvas.
Project#1: BRAND IDENTITY LAB
Designed brand visual identities and created image templates along with their business model canvas.
Milestone 1:
Stepping into Content
Students joined with ambitions to transform their ideas into creative content and social media presence, inspired by real-life brand or business concepts.
Learning Tracks
Design Karlou (Graphic Designing)
Learners explored design thinking, built brand identities, and crafted full website layouts, blending creativity with purpose through Canva, Figma, Behance, and AI tools.
25/32 students score > 70% on the capstone project.
Milestone 1:
Stepping into Design
Students entered with creative ambitions, inspired by real-life passions,such as baking, embroidery, and small home businesses.
Milestone 2:
Shaping the Brand Identity
Learned Canva and AI prompting to craft unique logos, select colors, and define typography.
Project#1: MY BRAND, MY STORY
Created individual brand identities: name, logo, and tagline.
Milestone 3:
Bringing Ideas to Life
Transitioned to Figma, to design posters and basic website layouts for visually expressing their brands.
Project#2: REBRANDING LOCAL STORIES
Collaborated with local vendors to rebrand small businesses.
Milestone 4:
Refine, Polish & Publish
Incorporated feedback to enhance designs and expand portfolios.
Project#3: FROM CANVAS TO CLICKS
Developed multi-page websites and marketing mockups; showcased final projects on Behance.
Data Stories (Data Analytics)
Learners gained the skills to clean, analyze, and visualize real-world data for smarter decisions using Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, and OpenAI.
(11/19) of students score ≥70% on the capstone project [58%]
Milestone 1:
Entering the Data World
Students joined with ambitions to analyze data, build stories, and solve problems, aligned with today’s workforce demands.
Milestone 2:
Mastering Excel & AI for Data
Learned Excel and AI tools for data cleaning, validation, pivot tables, and dashboards.
Project#1: Student Performance Dashboard
Analyzed 300 students across 15 metrics to uncover trends, track performance, and identify areas for targeted support.
Milestone 3:
Visualizing with Power BI
Transitioned to Power BI for advanced visualization through ETL, data cleaning, Power Queries, and dashboards with 10+ chart types.
Project#2: Global Insights Explorer
Cleaned and analyzed 600+ survey entries from global data professionals, deriving actionable correlations and key insights.
Milestone 4:
Coding & Polishing
Performed SQL analysis on COVID datasets and further learned Python for coding exposure
Project#3: Data Story Showcase
Performed exploratory data analysis and created visualizations through code to extract key insights from a Kaggle dataset of choice.
Content Banao (Content Creation)
Learners designed brand logos, planned content calendars, and built multi-platform storytelling strategies using Canva, MidJourney, and OpenAI.
(14/18) of students score ≥70% on the capstone project [78%]
Milestone 1:
Stepping into Content
Students joined with ambitions to transform their ideas into creative content and social media presence, inspired by real-life brand or business concepts.
Milestone 2:
Crafting the Brand Blueprint
Learned foundational content creation strategies, created brand identity guidelines and Business Model Canvas.
Project#1: BRAND IDENTITY LAB
Designed brand visual identities and created image templates along with their business model canvas.
Milestone 3:
Storytelling in Motion
Scripted and recorded brand introduction videos and product/service explainers, incorporating animated elements and visuals via MidJourney.
Project#2: LAUNCHING BRAND VIDEO
Produced brand identity videos for social media launches and marketing campaigns.
Milestone 4:
Multi-Platform Impact
Developed full social media campaigns for their business/brand and worked on alignment with personal branding principles.
Project#3: Brand Growth Strategy
Integrated personal branding elements into business brands and built a multi-platform content strategy for growth.
Our learners can now
- Analyze data using Excel, PowerBI, SQL, and Python visualizations
- Design logos, mockups, and brand content on Canva & Figma
- Create and manage social media content calendars, repurpose content through Canva and Midjourney
- Apply ethical AI use and task-efficient prompting through ChatGPT and other course-relevant tools
- Develop business ideas, create business canvas models, and pitch effectively
Our 3 C’s
Confidence, Care and Connection
01
Community Sessions
12 interactive sessions combining discussion, art, and practical learning.
Building awareness, confidence, and dialogue through rights, health, and digital ethics.
02
Well-being Sessions
6 grounded sessions designed to foster calm, clarity, and courage.
Building emotional awareness, resilience, and confidence for daily life and work.
03
Confident Bol Sessions
26 Interactive sessions designed to improve communication and soft skills
Developing confidence, communication, and soft skills for self-expression, and professional communication.
Our 3 C’s
Confidence, Care and Connection
01
Community Sessions
12 interactive sessions combining discussion, art, and practical learning.
Building awareness, confidence, and dialogue through rights, health, and digital ethics.
02
Well-being Sessions
6 grounded sessions designed to foster calm, clarity, and courage.
Building emotional awareness, resilience, and confidence for daily life and work.
03
Confident Bol Sessions
26 Interactive sessions designed to improve communication and soft skills
Developing confidence, communication, and soft skills for self-expression, and professional communication.
Student Stories:
Abeeha Amir
Course: Web Development
Age: 22
My experience in this program has been truly life-changing. The supportive environment, practical projects, and guidance from the mentors helped me grow step by step. I learned how to manage real tasks, solve problems, and use digital tools effectively. This journey not only improved my technical skills but also built my confidence as a learner and a professional
Student Stories
Abeeha
Course: Content Creation
Age: 18
My experience in this program has been truly life-changing. The supportive environment, practical projects, and guidance from the mentors helped me grow step by step. I learned how to manage real tasks, solve problems, and use digital tools effectively. This journey not only improved my technical skills but also built my confidence as a learner and a professional
Shehnoor
Course: Data Analysis
Age: 20
My experience was incredibly rewarding! I gained valuable knowledge and skills that I didn’t possess before. It was a fantastic learning journey that I’ll always cherish. I’m excited to apply my new skills and take on new challenges!
Momina
Course: Graphic Designing
Age: 16
Aurat Tech Institute gave me the confidence to turn my creativity into practical skills. Learning graphic design, website layout and modern tools like Figma and Canva has been a life-changing experience for me.
The Way Forward
Aurattech is a one of a kind pilot in Pakistan our strategy leaves space for growth we aim for real time trouble shooting within our program some of the recommendations our exit interviews have resulted in are incorporating career readiness into the core program, a more detailed focus on Digital/AI literacy and a more structured approach to our confident bol classes within the core program. These are all insights we will be incorporating into our next cycle of trainings.
My vision for Aurattech in the coming year is to expand the reach of our program to 500 girls while keeping our program approach as inclusive as our flagship training while also making our resources and knowledge a free access repository for other organisations to adopt. Keeping in touch with our current alumnus in some way or the other through volunteer and advocacy work is very important to us. We want there to be a sense of connection with the girls who are placing their trust in us and going through this process of learning.
Over the past three months we’ve cheered them on in their successes and worried for them whenever disaster has struck, this three month training we all saw each through an eviction drive, a flash flood and demolitions. It’s been intensely emotional for our team and students but we’re grateful to be able to support them through these times. It was situations like this that made it so important to offer mental health support.
One of the overarching goals of Aurattech is to advocate for the inclusion of Rights Based Education within public schools nationally. As we move ahead, we aim to reach more young women, strengthen community partnerships, and expand project-based, real-world learning. Like this cohort, our growth will remain grounded in evidence, inclusion, and the stories of impact that started it all.
Together, we can grow this movement. Join us as a volunteer, partner, or supporter and be part of what comes next!
With love and solidarity
Mahreen
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