An Evaluation Study on the Role of CDSS Infaq Foundation on Girl’s Education and Women Empowerment

Education for girls has a profound effect on society. A well-educated girl has a greater chance of growing up healthy, secure, and empowered to shape her own life and future. Women's empowerment can be defined as promoting women's self-esteem, their capacity to make their own choices, and their right to influence social change for themselves and others. Education plays a critical role in empowering people. After completing their education, educated girls can pursue meaningful work and contribute to their country's economy. Economic growth, political stability, and social transformation are all dependent on empowerment of girls. The purpose of this study is to assess the CDSS INFAQ Foundation's role in the education of girls and women empowerment in Karachi. The researcher concentrated on the background, services, socioeconomic problems, and challenges confronting CDSS INFAQ Foundation over the course of their 40-year existence. Additionally, the researcher examined the effect of CDSS INFAQ Foundation's Girls Education and Vocational Training Programs on the lives and personalities of trainees and students. The study included a review of pertinent literature, beginning with definitions and concepts of Girls' Education and Women Empowerment, as well as an examination of the Islamic perspective on Girls' Education and Women Empowerment. Following that, the status of women in Islam and in Pakistani society is discussed, as well as the current state of women empowerment in neighboring countries and throughout the world. The history of women empowerment in Pakistan is also discussed in order to familiarize readers with the policies implemented by the government to empower women to achieve their goals and contribute to the country's development. The exploratory research approach was used to conduct this study. This study utilizes case studies, in-depth interviews, and focus groups with the Coordinators and In-Charge of the CDSS INFAQ Foundation. To validate the hypothesis, the Pearson Chi-square test is used. It has been established that the area's literacy rate has increased as a result of IETC's high-quality education. Additionally, career opportunities for trainees have been expanded as a result of ICTLC's career counseling . Keywords: Infaq foundation, girl child education, woman empowerment, vocational training DOI: 10.7176/JEP/14-25-03 Publication date: September 30 th 2023