In December 2017, FBL received ten new pieces of equipment (ovens, dough mixers) from China. The new equipment will enable FBL Tajikistan to start ten additional bread-making projects, with the principal focus this time being on districts and villages. “Enable FBL Tajikistan to start ten additional bread-making projects.” FBL Tajikistan has identified the following areas […]
FBL Tajikistan trained eight women in tailoring art. Two of them are working in the trainer’s shop, two started their own business, and two other beneficiaries are employed with them. “Two of them are working in the trainer’s shop, two started their own business, and two other beneficiaries are employed with them.” As of now, […]
Sophia, another beneficiary of FBL Tajikistan, was provided with the necessary tools and a freezer to start making dumplings. She uses fresh ingredients to produce the dumplings and sells them in the local market. “Sophia now generates is helping this family, not only to survive, but also to save money and expand the dumpling business.” She […]
Mohbegim is the first beneficiary of FBL in Tajikistan. She was provided with a bakery unit to start making bread from home. Previously, she was unemployed and had incurred debt. Now she has income from bread production and sales, and she is also able to pay off her debt “In a week, she already used […]
FBL Tajikistan began English language classes for students of Bartang Valley who are studying at the Khorog campus of the University of Central Asia. “FBL is expecting them to teach English to other students back in their villages during summer break.”beneficiaries are employed with them.” FBL is expecting them to teach English to other students […]
FBL continues to offer assistance to students who wish to attend vocational school and encourages them to pursue their individual interest. “Vocational training encouraging your individual interest.” Courses include ADIT, CIT, accounting and computer training.
The in-house sewing and drafting training program in Pakistan continues to produce successful graduates who now earn their own income and help support their families. The women who are training at FBL also care for their children and/or elderly parents at home, hoping to generate enough income to support them and improve their overall quality […]
FBL’s first fashion design course began in February 2014. It consists of 12 months training and 2 months internship with clothing manufacturers and boutiques. Thirteen students have graduated and are now working and earning up to Rs. 30,000 per month. “Thirteen students have graduated and are now working and earning up to Rs. 30,000 per […]
Recently, FBL began a program offering tuition assistance to students who desire a career in nursing. “The program is currently supporting thirty students.” The program is currently supporting thirty students, each of whom receives a scholarship based on household income and family size.
On September 22, the chairman of FBL, Jalal Sultan opened Jiwani Heights Training Centre in Pakistan. This institute teaches women stitching, embroidery and fashion design at a cost of Rs. 300 per month. It works under the chairman’s NGO, The Foundation for a Better Life. Its first batch had 30 women, 22 from Jiwani Heights […]
