Islamabad (Khyber Mail): S&P Global Pakistan has announced the launch of ElevateHER, a transformative three-year program aimed at enabling 1,000 women and girls in Pakistan to achieve employability through freelancing, entrepreneurship, and job placements. The initiative is designed to empower women by providing them with the necessary tools and guidance to thrive in today’s competitive workforce.
The US-Pakistan Women’s Council (USPWC) has joined as a key partner to strengthen the impact of ElevateHER, amplifying the program’s outreach and facilitating the creation of meaningful opportunities for women. This partnership aims to contribute to a more equitable and dynamic economic landscape.
“ElevateHER is a pledge to empower women by equipping them with the tools and guidance they need to thrive in today’s competitive workforce,” said Mujeeb Zahur, Managing Director, S&P Global Pakistan. He emphasized the importance of mentorship, skill-building, and collaboration with community partners to create pathways for sustainable success.
S&P Global will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to create structured opportunities and ensure data-driven reporting and quality interactions between mentors and mentees. The program aims to unlock economic opportunities and empower talented women across Pakistan to start or upscale their freelancing careers, grow businesses from pre-incubation to incubation stages, and secure meaningful jobs.
Olivia Holt-Ivry, Executive Director of the U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council, highlighted the power of private sector partnerships in fostering women’s economic security. “Through this collaboration between S&P Global and the U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council, we are not only providing women and girls in Pakistan with vital opportunities but also building bridges toward an inclusive global economy,” she said.
S&P Global Pakistan has previously mentored 20,000 women across the country through its Million Women Mentors (MWM) program from 2020 to 2023, helping women thrive in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers and leadership positions.