Who We Are

The specific purpose of The Roshni Centre for Women is to encourage economic and educational opportunities to women living in the rural Northern part of Pakistan. The Roshni Centre was the dream of Nadia, a local woman, who wished for life to be better for the women of her village. She wanted it to be both educational and supportive. The women in the village wanted to have a place where they could meet with other women, both young and old, to learn self-improvement skills such as sewing and basic health education and eventually entrepreneurial skills. With the help of friends abroad Nadia’s dream became a reality on May 10, 2006.

What do parents in Pakistan want for their children?

• To be healthy
• To be safe
• To have a future filled with hope
• To grow in faith

We are not so different, whether we are rich or poor. We believe though that we are responsible for each other, that those who have been blessed should help those who have little.

“Because No One Can Choose One’s Own Birthplace”