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The SIA x Microenterprise Training Program with Manzil and Islamic Relief is designed to bridge the gap between technical skills and sustainable livelihoods by turning skilled individuals into confident, informed micro-entrepreneurs. Through interactive, context-based sessions, participants from diverse trades such…
For the first time in Balochistan’s history, the Young Changemakers Program by Social Innovation Academy (SIA) created a powerful platform where school students didn’t just talk about problems — they learned how to transform them into real possibilities. Over several…
The Training of Trainers: Developing Trainers as Co-Creators successfully concluded under the facilitation of Dr. Muhammad Babur, a human capital specialist and founding president of the Learning Curve Institute, Islamabad. The session empowered participants to reimagine their roles as facilitators,…
Our STEM & Robotics Bootcamp 2.0 at The Educators and The City School brought together curious young minds to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a fun, hands-on way. Students learned how to build and program robots, solve real-world…
A historic milestone for Balochistan The first ever STEAM & Robotics Lab has been inaugurated at Government Sandeman High School by the Secretary Education Balochistan. Equipped with modern robots, tablets, and sensors, this lab will empower teachers to lead students…
The Summit on Empowering Microentrepreneurs for Sustainable Growth in Balochistan 2025 successfully took place, bringing together entrepreneurs, development practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders under one roof. Organized by Social Innovation Academy in collaboration with Islamic Relief, the summit created a…
A one-day Resilience Training was conducted at Aghaaz for 40 Afghan refugee students (20 girls & 20 boys) from Salam High School, Hazara Town, Quetta. Organized by Social Innovation Academy (SIA), the session equipped participants with practical tools including the…
PROGRAM AGENDA January 29, 2026 8:30 – 9:00 Am Welcome Tea, Registration & Networking • Participants arrive, register, have tea and network • Participants arrive, register, have tea and network 9:00 – 10:00 AM Women’s Innovation Marketplace • HerStory Exhibition:…
At the International Summit on Building a Thriving Social Enterprise Ecosystem in Pakistan, Basel Al-Aghbar, Director of Impact Investment & Entrepreneurship at Arweqah Alreyadah, delivered a powerful keynote celebrating the deep-rooted partnership between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. He shared Arweqah’s…
The Social Impact Challenge by Social Innovation Academy (SIA) was a dynamic initiative aimed at identifying and supporting innovative startups and social enterprises working to solve Pakistan’s pressing socio-economic and environmental challenges. With a grant opportunity of up to PKR…