Women Empowerment

Women Empowerment 

Ringchan Women’s Empowerment Project

In collaboration with Baltistan Fundazioa, we are proud to launch the Ringchan project, a women’s empowerment initiative in the Hushe Valley, Pakistan. Our objective is to establish a cooperative that promotes work opportunities for women, enabling them to achieve economic autonomy and improve their future.

The Hushe Valley Context

Located in the Baltistan region of Pakistan, the Hushe Valley faces numerous challenges. The valley is remote, with harsh winters, limited access to electricity, and poor infrastructure. Hygiene and cleanliness are significant concerns, leading to various diseases. Additionally, women in the valley face cultural and religious barriers that restrict their basic rights, including education, health, freedom of movement, and freedom of choice.

Our Partner: Baltistan Fundazioa

Founded by Alberto Iñurrategi in 2001, Baltistan Fundazioa has been working tirelessly to improve the lives of the Hushe Valley population. With a shared vision, we have partnered to empower women in the region.

Project Goals

  • Establish a women’s cooperative to promote work opportunities
  • Provide economic autonomy and improve future prospects
  • Address literacy and education among adult women
  • Enhance healthcare resources and access
  • Empower women to participate in collective decision-making

Women’s Cooperative: A Symbol of Empowerment

Baltistan Fundazioa has been dedicated to improving lives in the Hushe Valley since 2001. Through the Ringchan project, we have partnered with Ternua to empower women in the region.

Together, we are supporting the creation of a women’s cooperative that produces woollen hats. This initiative provides women with a sustainable source of income, promoting economic autonomy and self-reliance.

Skill Development and Empowerment

For over 10 years, women in the valley have been attending sewing courses, learning valuable skills and techniques. Additionally, they have received training in human rights and self-esteem, fostering their personal growth and empowerment.

Entrepreneurial Spirit and Leadership

Our aim is to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit in these women, enabling them to become leaders of change in their community. By supporting their economic independence, we are helping them weave a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Join the Movement

Your support is crucial in empowering these women to break free from the shackles of poverty and inequality. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change in the Hushe Valley.

Ternua & Felix Foundation Baltistan: Empowering Women through Sustainable Fashion

In collaboration with Ternua, we are proud to launch a pioneering project in the Hushe Valley, Pakistan. Women from the valley will produce woolen hats for Ternua’s winter collection, sold globally. This initiative supports the creation of the Ringchan cooperative, promoting economic autonomy and female empowerment. For over 10 years, our foundation has provided sewing courses, human rights training, and self-esteem workshops to these women. Together, we are driving socio-economic development and sustainable progress in the region. Join us in this journey, where fashion meets social impact.