Mariam Khan

With over 22 years of experience in business and economic development,

I, am deeply committed to advancing women's empowerment on a global scale through strategic leadership and innovative initiatives. Serving as the Founder and Executive Director of the Community Development Foundation Pakistan, Co-founder and Vice Chairperson of the Global Women Development Network, and Founder and President of the International Women's Day Conference Initiative, I, have led efforts to foster sustainable growth and promote gender equality worldwide. Responsibilities include mentoring skilled women, enhancing skills for non-skilled women, facilitating access to essential services and job opportunities, and advocating for inclusive economic policies. I am dedicated to creating a more equitable society by empowering women and facilitating their active engagement in economic activities both locally and internationally. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

• Worked as a Master Trainer of TEDA/FAFEN for WAction Project from Punjab Province and delivered "Capacity Building Training in 5 different sectors to women workers on Conducive Work Environment at Work Place with Sangat Development Foundation for the project of Women's Action for Better Workplaces (WAction)" The project is aiming to enhance capacities of women workers and their organizations to negotiate and advocate with employers, policymakers and legislators for improved working conditions for women.
• Master Trainer for FAFEN as Senior Election Observers 2018 in Punjab
• EDT(Enterprise Development Training) for small and Medium entrepreneurs from last 15 Years
• Business Planning with Urban & Rural business women starter ups
• 4 Days Training on Right to Information and Local governance
• 6 Days TOT form TEDA/FAFEN on WAction Project
• 8 Days Project Planning by Kessa Dimtra International Consultant
• 8 Days Project Implementation by Kessa Dimtra (A Greek Org) as International Consultant
• 8 Days Fund Raising by Kessa Dimtra (A Greek Org) as International Consultant
• 5 Days Proposal Writing by Kessa Dimtra (A Greek Org) as International Consultant
• 8 Days Human Rights by Kessa Dimtra (A Greek Org) as International Consultant
• 4 Days Art of Social Mobilization (PPAF)
• 4 Days NGO Management (PPAF)
• 30 Days TOT on Enterprise Development (PPAF-ECI)

1. Visit to "SAWA" Bank, India (a micro-credit institution) for 15 days

• Studied complete Micro-Finance implementation systems for women, by women in India

2. Young Professional Leadership Program (1 year program) by Norwegian Embassy to Turkey for 12 days

• Studied Youth Development, Violence against Women, Women in Political Movements, Entrepreneurial Education, Business Development, Social Risk Management, Networking and Partnerships

- Grant Proposal for Capital Investments Holding Group for “Women in Agribusinesses through IT-ICT”

- Grant proposal to Unilever for “Rural Beauty Program” 2014-15

- Grant proposal to ILO for “Rural Community Employability”

- Grant Proposal to PSDF Training Scheme “Skills for Jobs 2012-13”

- Grant Proposal to PSDF Training Scheme “Skills for Market 2014-15” with Extension

- Grant Proposal to BRSP training Scheme “Women Youth Empowerment Project”

- Grant Proposal to NAVTTC for Social sector PENTA TVET on social components

- Grant Proposal to PSDF Training Scheme “Skills for Market 2016” for 20 Districts of Punjab

- WEDIP Women Economic Development Initiative Punjab combating Covid -19 effectives on local economy

- IWDC-2021-2030 International Women Day Conference Initiative with women leaders to make them able to get strong linkage and networking for boosting local to global economy

- 16-Days of Activism Camping for involving various countries and states to show discuss, implement and evaluate need based social, political scenarios of multiple sectors like violence, food safety and security, discrimination at all levels

- Introduced the concept of Agridiplomacy by creating local AGRI HUBS or experts and relevant stakeholders in agri businesses

- Guddi Baji Rural Beauty and Education Program (Unilever)1500 Beneficiaries in 22 Districts of Punjab

-  3 Rounds of Punjab Skills Development Program (PSDF) 800 Beneficiaries in District Chiniot & Bahawalpur

- Self-Sustained Paid Groups (SSPG) 6000 Beneficiaries in 30 Districts of Punjab

- Apna Karobar Kushhal Gharbar (Micro Finance Program) 100 Beneficiaries in 05 Districts of Punjab

- Women Youth Development Program in Quetta Funded by( BRSP/PPAF) for 50 Master trainers on Beautician trade

- SNPET Sanjan Naghar TVET Program Technically supported and implemented along with Govt sector for Pubic private partnerships