The Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) has launched an initiative to empower women cotton and agricultural workers in rural Sindh by establishing 15 literacy centers, as reported by Business Recorder on February 7, 2026. This initiative, supported by the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) through its Asia Gender Equality Fund, aims to provide basic literacy and numeracy skills to 450 women across 15 villages in District Matiari and District Sanghar. The program is set to expand with 10 additional centers planned in District Thatta, increasing the outreach to 750 women. Speakers at the launch emphasized that literacy is crucial for women to understand their rights, calculate wages, and participate more confidently in economic and social decision-making. This positive sentiment highlights the potential for significant social and economic empowerment through education.