Punjab University, Kaarvan Crafts Foundation Sign MoU for Women’s Digital Empowerment
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab University (PU) and the Kaarvan Crafts Foundation (KCF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the implementation of a UN Women-supported project titled “Digitalization for Women Economic Empowerment” in the districts of Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the Vice Chancellor’s…
By Farzana Chaudhry
Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE: Punjab University (PU) and the Kaarvan Crafts Foundation (KCF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the implementation of a UN Women-supported project titled “Digitalization for Women Economic Empowerment” in the districts of Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad.
The MoU signing ceremony was held at the Vice Chancellor’s Office at Punjab University on Friday. Vice Chancellor PU, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali, and CEO KCF Danish Jabbar Khan signed the agreement in the presence of Director External Linkages Dr. Yamina Salman, Chairperson Department of Digital Media Dr. Savera Shami, faculty members, and other officials.
According to the agreement, the MoU aims to formalize cooperation between Punjab University and KCF in areas including digital skills development, mentorship, establishment of tech villages, training delivery, and women’s economic empowerment. The initiative specifically targets young women aged 18 to 35 years to enhance their digital competencies and access to economic opportunities.
Under the collaboration, multipurpose digital learning hubs, known as Tech Villages, will be established and operationalized. The project will also deliver training in digital literacy, software development, and data analytics, alongside a structured mentorship programme connecting students with industry professionals. In addition, the partnership seeks to strengthen academic, institutional, and labor market linkages to facilitate women’s participation in the digital workforce.
The MoU also emphasizes long-term sustainability through institutional ownership and the eventual handover of project interventions.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali said the agreement would play a significant role in empowering women economically by equipping them with market-relevant digital skills and enhancing their employability in the evolving digital economy.
