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Empowering Women, Transforming Communities

We believe in the power of women to transform communities. Our initiative supports female artisans who have inherited rich artisanal skills from previous generations. By helping them protect and preserve the traditional craft of doch, we are building a future where these ancient techniques thrive and communities flourish. In addition to ensuring the survival of these crafts, we also provide these talented women with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world. This support enables artisans to turn their passion into sustainable livelihoods.

A Balochi Female Business Leader

Shazia Akbar’s Success

Shazia Akbar hails from the ancient town of Kalat, surrounded by beuatiful orchards of apples, apricots, pomegranates, pistachio nuts, and cherris where she has established her art center.

Shazia possesses a determined spirit and carries herself with grace and compassion. Shazia is actively bringing about significant change. She marked a milestone as the first woman in the country to secure a loan from the First Women’s Bank in Pakistan, to establish her doch training and production center.

Trainers, practitioners, and aspiring learners of doch convene at her center from noon to dusk amidst the lush green surroundings to create art. In the evenings, they brew green tea grown at the center while gathering around a hookah (a traditional smoking pipe) to converse and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Facing challenges through traditional Arts

Maheen Baloch’s Perseverance

Maheen Baloch, from the surrounding areas of the Quetta Valley, resides under the foothills of the rugged, gold mountains that surround Quetta. Her residence consists of a cluster of mud houses, each serving different purposes: there's a room for visitors, private rooms for family members, and spaces designated for various household activities.

In between these structures, small patches of greenery are
used to grow vegetables for household consumption. Maheen’s colony, established 35 years ago, recently added solar panels to provide a clean energy source to the area.

She actively teaches doch to women in this colony, engaging them creatively and empowering them to achieve financial independence.

From Artisan to Entrepreneur

Maria Hayat’s Story

Maria Hayat began her journey with Doch Pvt. Ltd by
enrolling in a vocational training program focused on hand embroidery. At doch, Maria honed her skills and developed a deep passion for the craft.

After completing the training, Maria used her expertise to
launch a startup specializing in casual dresses. Her exceptional embroidery work quickly attracted attention, resulting in a steady stream of online orders.

Today, Maria Hayat thrives as a successful entrepreneur,
earning a sustainable income through her online business.

From Apprentice to Mentor

Huma Asif's Journey

Huma Asif's journey at Doch Pvt. Ltd began as a trainee when she enrolled in a fashion designing class in 2017. Her dedication and talent led her to earn the top position in her class, paving the way for a promising career.

After this achievement, Huma transitioned into a leadership
role at doch. For the past five years, she has served as a master trainer, guiding and mentoring new trainees. Her expertise and commitment have been instrumental in shaping the future of many aspiring fashion designers.

Huma Asif's progression from trainee to master trainer exemplifies the growth and success doch fosters in its participants.
A Balochi Female Business Leader

Shazia Akbar’s Success

Shazia Akbar hails from the ancient town of Kalat, surrounded by beuatiful orchards of apples, apricots, pomegranates, pistachio nuts, and cherris where she has established her art center.

Shazia possesses a determined spirit and carries herself with grace and compassion. Shazia is actively bringing about significant change. She marked a milestone as the first woman in the country to secure a loan from the First Women’s Bank in Pakistan, to establish her doch training and production center.

Trainers, practitioners, and aspiring learners of doch convene at her center from noon to dusk amidst the lush green surroundings to create art. In the evenings, they brew green tea grown at the center while gathering around a hookah (a traditional smoking pipe) to converse and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Facing challenges through traditional Arts

Maheen Baloch’s Perseverance

Maheen Baloch, from the surrounding areas of the Quetta Valley, resides under the foothills of the rugged, gold mountains that surround Quetta. Her residence consists of a cluster of mud houses, each serving different purposes: there's a room for visitors, private rooms for family members, and spaces designated for various household activities.

In between these structures, small patches of greenery are
used to grow vegetables for household consumption. Maheen’s colony, established 35 years ago, recently added solar panels to provide a clean energy source to the area.

She actively teaches doch to women in this colony, engaging them creatively and empowering them to achieve financial independence.

From Artisan to Entrepreneur

Maria Hayat’s Story

Maria Hayat began her journey with Doch Pvt. Ltd by
enrolling in a vocational training program focused on hand embroidery. At doch, Maria honed her skills and developed a deep passion for the craft.

After completing the training, Maria used her expertise to
launch a startup specializing in casual dresses. Her exceptional embroidery work quickly attracted attention, resulting in a steady stream of online orders.

Today, Maria Hayat thrives as a successful entrepreneur,
earning a sustainable income through her online business.

From Apprentice to Mentor

Huma Asif's Journey

Huma Asif's journey at Doch Pvt. Ltd began as a trainee when she enrolled in a fashion designing class in 2017. Her dedication and talent led her to earn the top position in her class, paving the way for a promising career.

After this achievement, Huma transitioned into a leadership
role at doch. For the past five years, she has served as a master trainer, guiding and mentoring new trainees. Her expertise and commitment have been instrumental in shaping the future of many aspiring fashion designers.

Huma Asif's progression from trainee to master trainer exemplifies the growth and success doch fosters in its participants.

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