On the occasion of International Women's Day, Khushhali Microfinance Bank female staff participated in a very colorful and interesting jewelry making workshop by Paper Miracles. The raw material for jewelry which mainly comprises of paper beads made with thin strips of paper cut in a particular dimension was provided by Paper Miracles and their staff guided on every step how paper beads are made and how to convert them into beautiful bracelets & necklaces. The females actively participated and loved the activity showing solidarity with the earthquake victims of 2005 for whom this project was started by Paper Miracles.

About Paper Miracles: The 2005 Kashmir Earthquake devastated thousands of households across Pakistan. A group of women rendered paraplegic by the disaster and abandoned by their families found their way to a shelter near Golra Village, Islamabad. Paralyzed and abandoned by their families, these women had no way to provide for themselves. Despite their trauma, these women showed strong determination to move forward with a positive attitude to rebuild their lives. Inspired by their strength, members of the Rotary Club of Islamabad Renaissance (RCIR) introduced the paper bead making at the paraplegic center as an income-generating activity for the residence. Paper Miracles promotes sustainable income generation and development, as a foundation for women to have the means to foster greater independence and the confidence to champion themselves.