Describe the results achieved by your project How do you measure (parameters) these. (max. 2000 characters):
• 500 girls from poor families have been trained on basic and advanced computers skills and applications such as: Microsoft Office, web development, Adobe, internet operating, in-page Sindhi, In-page Urdu, and Coral draw.
• Out of 2500 trained girls, 50 girls have received jobs in the private sector, companies or NGOs as computer operators or computer teachers/ instructors in nearby cities .
• 200 girls received career planning aid, necessary jobs skills and career counseling. Thirty girls are following career plans for higher education and future direction.
• Ninety girls received awareness and knowledge on current affairs and social issues through reading newspapers and books of their interest at library facilities.
• The Girls’ Youth Resource Center was established, managed and supervised by the Management Committees which were comprised of the girls themselves. The Center provided a supportive environment, and 90 girls were able to utilize the GYRC as a center of information, discussing their issues and social problems freely and without hesitation or fear of criticism from their parents and male family members.
• GYRC has been utilized by the girls in celebrating special occasions and for holding meetings of the Management Committee and Girls Association.
• Thirty active girls trained on confidence building, life skills, HIV/AIDS, RH problems, gender, human rights, social activism and leadership
• Girls have been involved in volunteer activities
• Leadership skills and knowledge of 90 active girls was enhanced, and their engagement in social activism was boosted and supported
• Girls Association was formed to manage and monitor the GYRC and helped in arranging seminars and debate competitions on International Women’s Day focusing on Human Rights and Importance of IT for girls.
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How many users interact with your project monthly and what are the preferred forms of interaction? (max. 500 characters):
100 girls and young women users are interacted monthly through IT facilities, library facilities and carrier counseling activities at GRC. GRC also provide job skills for young women through CV development, interviews skills, motivation and communication skills and awareness session on social issues and job information and linkages with the employers