Swat, October 18, 2012: "I was getting Rs. 150 (USD 1.5) for a shawl and Rs. 200 (USD 2) for a fully embroidered shirt. Since I have gotten involved with USAID's Entrepreneurs Project, I have started getting bulk orders and my income has doubled. I have been able to emancipate my brother from the harmful (child) labour as well as lend some money to my father to set up a small tuck shop. Our family income is improving gradually. Thanks to the American people for their assistance," Naseem Akhtar, 25.
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2012-10-16 22:59
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/usaid_pakistan/8112079525/">Embellished Fabrics Value Chain Development Initiative under the USAID's Entrepreneurs Project</a>