Our Impact
Skills. Education. Opportunity. Empowerment.
ASRA brings together practical training and educational support to help women build skills that can contribute to greater self-reliance.
What we do
ASRA’s programmes combine vocational training, education, digital literacy, and community support.
Skill Development
Women receive practical training in tailoring, appliqué, Aligarh Phool Patti, fabric painting, embroidery, needlework and related textile skills.
Earn & Learn
The Earn & Learn model allows trainees to apply their classroom skills to products that can be finished and prepared for sale.
Digital Literacy
Women and girls receive hands-on computer training, including online forms, Microsoft Office and web development.
Education
ASRA supports literacy, reading and writing, Islamic values, and high-school coaching.
Building Skills for a Better Future
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EARN & LEARN
The Earn & Learn programme provides women with an opportunity to develop practical skills while gaining experience in creating products for sale.
More than 300 women, mostly widows, orphans or women from disadvantaged backgrounds, have been enrolled in the programme according to the ASRA brochure.
Products created in the classroom receive finishing work from trainees before being prepared for sale.
Qualified trainers and industry experts, including women volunteers from the boutique and fashion-designing sector, contribute to the programme.
02
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Skills That Create Opportunities
ASRA conducts vocational training five days a week, with sessions running for four hours a day.
Training includes:
- Tailoring
- Appliqué
- Aligarh Phool Patti
- Fabric painting
- Needlework
- Embroidery and textile-related skills
These practical skills provide women with opportunities to develop their abilities and explore income-generation possibilities.
03
DIGITAL LITERACY
Empowering Women Through Digital Skills
ASRA provides practical digital-skills training to help women and girls become confident and capable users of modern technology.
Participants learn essential computer and online productivity skills, including:
Training includes:
| Skill | What Participants Learn |
|---|---|
| 📄 Google Docs | Documents, formatting & collaboration |
| 📊 Google Sheets | Spreadsheets, data & calculations |
| 🎞️ Google Slides | Presentations & visual storytelling |
| 📝 Google Forms | Online forms & data collection |
| 🎨 Canva | Graphic design & digital content |
| 💻 Microsoft Office | Essential workplace computer skills |
From Google Workspace and Canva to online forms and computer applications, ASRA helps women and girls develop practical digital skills they can use for education, employment, entrepreneurship and everyday life.
04
High School Coaching
ASRA provides high school coaching to support girls and women in their educational journey. The programme helps learners strengthen their academic foundation, continue their studies, and build confidence in their ability to pursue further education.
Through regular academic support and guidance, ASRA aims to make education more accessible to learners who may face financial or social barriers.
What the programme supports:
- High school-level academic coaching
- Regular learning and study support
- Guidance to strengthen educational foundations
- Encouragement to continue higher education
- A supportive learning environment for girls and women
