Pakistan

The Entrepreneurship and Community Development Institute is committed to economic and social empowerment of the poor through micro- and small-enterprise development. www.ecdipakistan.org

Empowerment thru Creative Integration is a private, Islamabad-based company that works to develop the capacity of people, systems, processes and procedures. www.eci.com.pk

Haleeb Foods Ltd. is the largest dairy processing company in Pakistan. www.haleebfoods.com

Kaarvan Crafts Foundation is a not-for-profit organization providing fair trade business and marketing services to women in low-income communities. www.kaarvan.com

Pak Social Welfare Society promotes sustainable development through community participation, with special emphasis on women and disadvantaged social groups. www.idealist.org

Sarhad Rural Support Programme mobilizes rural communities for poverty reduction and helps families create sustainable livelihoods. www.srsp.org.pk

Aik Hunar Aik Nagar helps low-income craftspeople build a livelihood by selling their handcrafted items.www.ahan.org.pk

Afghanistan

Afghan Women’s Business Council is a United Nations-based group that advocates on behalf of women entrepreneurs throughout Afghanistan. afghanistan.unifem.org

Women for Women International reaches out to women in war-torn regions with financial and emotional aid, to help them rebuild their lives. www.womenforwomen.org