Doleh Khan
Program Officer | MEAL & Development Professional | Gender Researcher | Youth Advocate | Disability Inclusion & Skills Development
پروگرام آفیسر | مانیٹرنگ، ایویلیوایشن اینڈ لرننگ (MEAL) پروفیشنل | جینڈر ریسرچر | یوتھ ایڈووکیٹ
Karachi, Pakistan
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I am Doleh Khan, a development professional with experience in programme management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), gender research, and youth empowerment. I currently serve as a Program Officer at The Lord Sarfraz Foundation, where I coordinate an Equine Therapy Programme supporting children with autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome.
Previously, I worked with organizations including FAO, Research and Development Foundation (RDF), HANDS Pakistan, and Community World Service Asia. My work has focused on vocational skills development, humanitarian response, gender equality, research, and community engagement. I have contributed to programmes that supported more than 1,300 young people and women with skills training, livelihoods, and employment opportunities across Sindh.
I represented Pakistan at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (UNCC Bangkok) and have participated in international leadership initiatives, advocating for youth empowerment, inclusive development, and evidence-based policymaking. As a Vice Chancellor's Gold Medalist in Gender Studies, I am passionate about creating opportunities for underserved communities and advancing sustainable development through research, innovation, and collaboration.
میں دولہ خان ہوں، ایک ڈویلپمنٹ پروفیشنل، جو پروگرام مینجمنٹ، مانیٹرنگ، ایویلیوایشن، اکاؤنٹیبلٹی اینڈ لرننگ (MEAL)، جینڈر ریسرچ، اور نوجوانوں کی ترقی کے شعبوں میں کام کر رہی ہوں۔ اس وقت میں دی لارڈ سرفراز فاؤنڈیشن میں پروگرام آفیسر کے طور پر خدمات انجام دے رہی ہوں، جہاں آٹزم، ADHD اور ڈاؤن سنڈروم کے حامل بچوں کے لیے ایکوائن تھراپی پروگرام کی نگرانی کرتی ہوں۔
میں اس سے قبل FAO، ریسرچ اینڈ ڈیولپمنٹ فاؤنڈیشن (RDF)، HANDS پاکستان، اور کمیونٹی ورلڈ سروس ایشیا کے ساتھ کام کر چکی ہوں۔ میری پیشہ ورانہ دلچسپی نوجوانوں کو بااختیار بنانے، ہنر مندی، صنفی مساوات، کمیونٹی ڈویلپمنٹ، تحقیق، اور پائیدار ترقی میں ہے۔ مجھے پاکستان کی نمائندگی اقوام متحدہ کے ایشیا پیسیفک فورم آن سسٹین ایبل ڈیولپمنٹ (UNCC، بنکاک) سمیت مختلف بین الاقوامی پلیٹ فارمز پر کرنے کا اعزاز حاصل ہے، جہاں میں نوجوانوں اور خواتین کی ترقی کے موضوعات پر آواز اٹھاتی رہی ہوں۔
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Empowering Young Women through Vocational Training for Decent Work and Economic Growth
This session explores how vocational training empowers young women in rural Sindh, Pakistan, enabling them to achieve decent work, economic independence, and community leadership. Drawing on case studies, data, and success stories from 254 women trained in tailoring and beauty trades, the session highlights practical strategies for gender-responsive skill development programs, their alignment with SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), and the broader implications for youth empowerment and sustainable economic development. Participants will engage in storytelling, interactive discussions, and evidence-based insights to learn how to implement and scale effective vocational programs in diverse socio-cultural contexts.
Empowering Young Women through Vocational Training for Decent Work and Economic Growth
This session explores the role of vocational training in advancing gender equality and economic resilience among young women in rural Sindh, Pakistan. Drawing on field research, success stories, and case studies, the session highlights how skill development programs in trades such as tailoring and beauty services have enabled over 250 women to achieve decent work, economic independence, and community leadership. The discussion also connects these grassroots initiatives with broader policy frameworks and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5 & SDG 8), offering practical insights into designing gender-responsive training models for marginalized communities.
First delivered at Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD), UNCC Bangkok, 2025
Audience: Youth advocates, policymakers, gender researchers, community development practitioners
Preferred Session Duration: 30–45 minutes (including Q&A)
Format: Presentation with storytelling, case studies, and interactive discussion
Technical Requirements: Projector, microphone, and slides
Doleh Khan
Program Officer | MEAL & Development Professional | Gender Researcher | Youth Advocate | Disability Inclusion & Skills Development
Karachi, Pakistan
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