Maker Spaces

Unleashing Potential Through Hands-On Learning

The Alif Laila Book Bus Society invites you into our maker spaces, vibrant workshops buzzing with the energy of innovation and creativity. Here, children engage with diverse disciplines, from the arts to the digital world. Future artists flourish, dabbling with a spectrum of art supplies, while young tech wizards venture into coding, robotics, and animation. Emerging photographers explore visual storytelling, and junior gardeners discover the joys of sustainable food growth. These hubs are fertile ground for developing critical thinking and collaborative skills, as Alif Laila facilitators mentor and inspire. Our maker spaces are more than just rooms; they’re incubators for dreams and ideas, transforming youthful imagination into tangible creations.

Projects on the Go تخلیقی سواری

Project on the Go (تخلیقی سواری) is a dynamic initiative designed to empower young girls and women from schools and communities by equipping them with essential skills in entrepreneurship, kitchen gardening, stitching, and crafts. POG focuses on creating opportunities for financial independence and sustainable growth, while also fostering a love for literacy and skill-building.

POG: Bridging Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Empowerment

Kitchen Gardening POG teaches participants the art of kitchen gardening, enabling them to grow their own vegetables. By promoting the philosophy of “money saved is money earned,” the program empowers families to reduce household expenses while embracing sustainable practices.
Entrepreneurship and Financial Empowerment
- Skill Development: Women and girls learn stitching and crafting skills to create marketable products such as bags, pouches, decorative items, and clothing.
- Sales Platforms: These products are sold through Alif Laila’s online platforms and at stall spaces, ensuring visibility and income opportunities for participants.
- Revenue Distribution: 60% of the proceeds go directly to the participating women and girls, while 40% is reinvested into the project to ensure sustainability. Funds are used to purchase raw materials, consumables, and non-consumable supplies, creating a self-sustaining cycle of growth and support.

Impact and Support

POG has successfully empowered hundreds of women and young girls across Pakistan.
For the past two years, POG has been generously funded by COIN Canada, enabling the program to scale its impact and reach new communities.
By combining skill-building with financial opportunities, POG fosters long-term resilience, confidence, and self-reliance for women and girls.

Project on the Go (POG) is more than just an initiative; it is a transformative movement that empowers women and young girls to build better futures. Through kitchen gardening, stitching, and crafts, POG provides practical skills and financial opportunities, paving the way for sustainable empowerment and growth in communities across Pakistan.