Empowering Women in Baltistan: Aga Khan Rural Support Programme’s Advancing Gender Equality Micro Grants

The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) has re-advertised the Advancing Gender Equality Micro-Grants (AGEM) for registered, women-headed Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Baltistan region. This initiative is part of the GAC-funded BEST4WEER project, aiming to promote gender equality and empower women in their communities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the micro-grants, CSOs must meet the following criteria:

  • Be registered and women-headed
  • Be from the following Union Councils (UCs):
    • District Skardu: MC Area Skardu, UC Hussainabad, UC Shigarikalan, UC Shigari Khurd, UC Kachura, UC Chunda, UC Gole Sermik, UC Basho, UC Stak, UC Mendi, UC Baghicha
    • District Ghache: UC Khaplu, UC Daghoni, UC Farano, UC Kharko, UC Siksa, UC Thagus, UC Thaly
    • District Kharmang:
    • District Shigar: UC Marapi, UC Markunja

Application Process

CSOs that have already applied in response to the previous advertisement published on 12th May 2025 do not need to reapply. To apply, follow these steps:

  1. Download the Expression of Interest (EOI) form from the link: akrsp.org.pk/index.php/grants/
  2. Fill out the form and submit it via email to: grants.akrsp@gmail.com
  3. Alternatively, submit hard copies of the EOI at:
    • AKRSP Regional Office, Skardu
    • AKRSP Area Office, Ghache (Baltistan)

Application Deadline

The application deadline is 13th August 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower women in your community and promote gender equality.

By providing micro-grants to women-headed CSOs, AKRSP aims to support initiatives that promote gender equality and empower women in the Baltistan region. If you’re a registered women-headed CSO from the eligible UCs, apply now and be part of this empowering initiative.

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