In many parts of Pakistan, women and young girls face daily challenges — poverty, limited education, and very few opportunities to earn a living. Many mothers want to support their children but lack the skills or resources to begin. Seeing this need, One Vision Society, under the leadership of Pastor Shakeel Din, launched the Christian Sewing Center — a faith-based women empowerment project in Pakistan that teaches skills, restores dignity, and opens doors for a brighter future.
The Christian Sewing Center Pakistan is not just a sewing school — it’s a place of transformation. It’s a place where women and young girls, once forgotten or overlooked, now learn, laugh, and rebuild their lives with hope and confidence.
The idea for the Christian Sewing Center began with a simple dream: to see poor women in Pakistan gain the ability to earn income with their own hands. Pastor Shakeel Din saw how many families were struggling because the mothers had no way to contribute financially. He believed that giving women skills would not only improve their income but also uplift their families and strengthen entire communities.
Since its launch in 2025, the center has already trained over 120 women and girls. Many of these graduates are now supporting their families through tailoring and small home businesses. What started as a small initiative has grown into a movement of empowerment and hope.
The Christian Sewing Center currently has 20 sewing machines that are used daily by students. Under the guidance of skilled instructors, women receive professional training in tailoring, stitching, embroidery, fabric cutting, and design.
Each woman is taught from the very basics — how to handle a sewing machine, measure fabric, and stitch clothes — to more advanced skills such as creating dresses, children’s garments, and school uniforms. The training is completely free of cost, allowing even the poorest women to participate without worry.
Today, 39 girls are actively enrolled, coming from nearby villages and urban poor communities. They attend regular classes where they not only learn to sew but also gain the confidence to dream of a better future.
Every thread stitched at the Christian Sewing Center Pakistan tells a story of courage and faith. Many of the women who came in hopeless now walk out with pride, holding their first stitched garments — a symbol of their hard work and determination.
So far, more than 120 women and girls have completed training and are earning for their families. Some have started home-based tailoring businesses, while others sew school uniforms or dresses for local shops. Many of them are widows or single mothers who now provide food, education, and care for their children through their new income.
The impact has gone beyond financial improvement — it has restored dignity, confidence, and self-worth to women who once felt powerless.
Most of the women who join the program come from poor families, often living in rented rooms or small village houses. Some are daughters of daily wage laborers, others are from brick kiln communities, and many have never had the chance to attend school.
The Christian Sewing Center opens its doors to everyone — no educational background or experience is required. What matters is the desire to learn. The center provides all training materials, fabric, and tools free of charge, ensuring that poverty never becomes a barrier to progress.
Every woman is treated with love, care, and respect. The environment is safe, supportive, and uplifting — a true example of Christian compassion and service in action.
The skill training for women program lasts several months and includes both theory and practice. Students are taught how to:
Operate sewing machines with precision.
Design, cut, and stitch various clothing styles.
Do embroidery and finishing work.
Manage orders, customers, and small tailoring businesses.
After graduation, women receive a certificate of completion and are encouraged to start their own tailoring setup or join small garment businesses.
Many graduates have testified that this training has completely changed their lives — from being dependent to becoming financially independent women.
While the Christian Sewing Center is not just a workplace, it’s also a community of care and encouragement. The women gather not only to learn but also to support each other emotionally and spiritually.
They share their stories, pray together, and celebrate each other’s success. The center stands as a living example of faith and skill development working hand in hand — showing that true empowerment comes through love, patience, and purpose.
The Christian Sewing Center Pakistan is deeply focused on economic empowerment for women. When a woman learns a trade and begins earning income, her entire family benefits. Children go to school, families eat better, and homes become stronger.
Economic independence also brings emotional healing. Women begin to believe in themselves again. They no longer feel helpless — they feel hopeful. They realize that they have the power to shape their own destiny through hard work and faith.
At its heart, this project is about empowering women through Christlike love — love that uplifts, restores, and gives second chances.
Every stitch made inside the sewing center represents a journey from struggle to strength. Behind every dress sewn is a story of a mother, sister, or daughter who dared to rise again.
“When a woman learns a skill, she gains more than just a source of income — she gains hope, identity, and respect. The Christian Sewing Center is a light for women who once thought they had no future. Today, they are standing strong, providing for their families, and inspiring others.”
— Pastor Shakeel Din, Founder of One Vision Society
As the Christian Sewing Center continues to grow, One Vision Society plans to open more centers across Pakistan — especially in rural areas where women face the most hardship. The goal is to train 1,000 women in the coming years and provide them with free sewing machines so they can start small businesses from their homes.
We believe that each center will become a seed of change — spreading hope, independence, and faith through skill development and compassion.
You can join this mission by sponsoring a woman’s training, donating a sewing machine, or supporting materials for the next batch of students. Every contribution helps another woman take one more step toward independence and a better life.
Together, we can continue to empower women in Pakistan — one stitch, one story, and one life at a time.