07-03-2019
Lahore Training session on Financial Literacy in collaboration with State Bank of Pakistan
With the reference of first meeting with NFLP, which was held on 1st Feb, the Aurat Foundation team facilitated 1-day session on the financial literacy education with a group of 25 women leaders at AF- Lahore office on 7th March 2019.
“The State Bank of Pakistan has initiated a roll-out of National Financial Literacy Program (NFLP) through SBP BSC Field offices in partnership with banks, MFIs, RSPs, NGOs etc. The project aims at imparting knowledge and understanding of basic financial concepts, developing skills and attitudes towards budgeting, savings, investments and debt management to the masses with emphasis on low-income marginalized community of Pakistan.
As a Partner Institute (PI) Aurat Foundation facilitated in:
• Provide trainees with financial literacy as part of regular training curriculum to enhance their financial management capabilities
• Inform trainees about various financing (Basic need of entrepreneurs) and investment options available through various partner institutions (Microfinance Banks or Institutes) along with their integration into formal banking channels via on spot account opening.
• Facilitated in Account openings of Un-banked community of 25 people with copies of valid CNIC at the training venue with the age ranged from 18-60 Years
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