We believe that empowering girls and women is essential for mental well-being, personal growth, and societal progress. Many girls and women face gender-based violence, discrimination, limited access to education, early marriages, and financial dependency, which can negatively impact their mental health. Through our empowerment programs, we work to provide psychosocial support, skill development, mentorship, and advocacy to help them lead independent, confident, and fulfilling lives.
What MHAAB Does During Girl Child & Women Empowerment Programs
🔹 Mental Health Support & Counseling
We provide free counseling and therapy sessions to help girls and women dealing with:
✔ Trauma from gender-based violence (GBV), including domestic abuse, sexual assault, and emotional abuse.
✔ Stress, depression, and anxiety resulting from societal pressures, financial struggles, or personal hardships.
✔ Self-esteem and confidence-building to help them overcome fear and societal limitations.
🔹 Workshops & Training on Women’s Rights
We conduct awareness campaigns on:
✔ Women’s legal rights (protection against abuse, workplace rights, inheritance laws).
✔ The importance of education for girls and strategies to prevent school dropouts.
✔ Reproductive health, menstrual hygiene, and family planning education.
🔹 Vocational Training & Economic Empowerment
To help women achieve financial independence, we offer:
✔ Entrepreneurship training – Teaching business skills, financial management, and marketing.
✔ Vocational training – Equipping women with skills in tailoring, hairdressing, baking, and other income-generating activities.
✔ Access to microfinance & business grants – Helping women start and grow their own businesses.
🔹 Support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
We provide safe spaces and support services for survivors, including:
✔ Emergency shelter referrals for women escaping abusive situations.
✔ Legal aid referrals to help survivors seek justice.
✔ Group therapy sessions to help women heal from trauma.
🔹 Girls Mentorship & Leadership Programs
We inspire and mentor young girls through:
✔ Career guidance and personal development workshops.
✔ Mentorship programs where successful women share their stories and experiences.
✔ Confidence-building sessions to encourage girls to pursue education and leadership roles.
🔹 Community Engagement & Advocacy
We work with community leaders, policymakers, and men’s groups to:
✔ Promote gender equality and fight cultural barriers that hinder women’s progress.
✔ Educate communities on the dangers of child marriages and gender discrimination.
✔ Encourage men to be allies in women’s empowerment efforts.
Why Our Empowerment Programs Matter
✅ Reduces gender-based violence by educating and supporting women.
✅ Promotes financial independence, reducing dependency and vulnerability.
✅ Encourages mental well-being by addressing stress, trauma, and self-esteem issues.
✅ Creates strong female role models for future generations.
✅ Builds healthier, more resilient communities where women and girls thrive.
At MHAAB, we are committed to ensuring that every girl and woman has the opportunity to achieve her full potential, free from fear, discrimination, and mental health challenges.
