MRCMRC
Our Work

Our Projects

From education and leadership to climate resilience and health rights our projects are designed with communities, for communities. Every initiative is piloted at the grassroots level before being scaled for lasting impact.

What We Do

Areas of Impact

Our work spans four key pillars, each driving sustainable change in Balochistan.

Girls' Education

Promoting girls' education through the School of Scholars, Action for Education, and Future CEOs program.

Women Empowerment & Livelihoods

Girls Leadership Program, Her Power project (WFA), capacity building of small organizations, and voter education.

Climate & Resilience

Water resource management, emergency response, Ramzan drives, winter distributions, and DRR capacity building.

Girls' Health Rights

Women Health Rights by Awaz Foundation and youth health rights awareness sessions in government girls' schools.

STEM Pioneers Project

Supported by the U.S. Consulate and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), the STEM Pioneers Project was a six-month initiative implemented by MRC in Kalat District. The project promoted practical, inclusive, and future-focused STEM education in five girls' high schools by strengthening teachers' skills, introducing digital learning opportunities, and creating STEM learning spaces for students.

Flagship Initiatives

Featured Projects

A closer look at our key initiatives driving measurable change in communities.

Featured Project

School of Scholars

Transforming Girls' Education Since 2015

231

Students Enrolled

2015

Year Founded

Women Can Do

Award

Founded by MRC in 2015, the School of Scholars is a girls' high school in Khuzdar, Balochistan. It was created to demonstrate how education can go beyond textbooks and prepare girls to become confident leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and active citizens. Currently, 231 girls are enrolled, while hundreds have graduated and moved forward in their education, careers, and community roles.

STEM learning through Science Clubs, Tech Lovers, and innovation challenges
Leadership and life skills development from an early age
Entrepreneurship workshops and student-led business activities
Project-based learning connected to real community issues
Student-led clubs covering climate, sports, heritage, and civic engagement
Featured Project

Girls Leadership Program

Learning and Leading at Each Level

May 2022 – April 2024

20

Fellows

2 Years

Duration

Leadership

Focus

A comprehensive initiative designed to empower young girls with leadership skills, confidence, and practical knowledge. 20 fellows were selected through a transparent process and received intensive training on leadership, communication, gender, education systems, technology, advocacy, and community engagement.

Intensive capacity building on leadership, advocacy, and digital safety
Fellows designed and implemented community-based projects
District-level STEM Science Festival for girls
Quarterly stakeholder meetings with educators and community leaders
Fellows became confident public speakers, advocates, and change-makers
Featured Project

Her Power Project

Girls' Leadership & Entrepreneurship Program

Nov 2024 – Oct 2025

71

Applicants

20

Selected

14+

Start-ups

A flagship initiative supported by Women Fund Asia designed to identify, support, and nurture emerging young women leaders in Balochistan. Out of 71 applicants, 20 young women were selected and provided with leadership training, entrepreneurship skills, and practical business development guidance.

Participants launched businesses including Yad-e, Crazy for Momos, and Jhalawan Traditional Food
Training in entrepreneurship, business development, and communication
Young women turned their ideas into real businesses and community initiatives
Participants now generating income through their own ideas
Building local brands and inspiring other girls and families
Support Our Mission

Partner With Us

Every project we run is made possible through the support of partners, donors, and volunteers. Join us in creating lasting change for the women and girls of Balochistan.

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