In the remote villages surrounding UC Kurkuli, the Indus Computer Centre stands as a beacon of opportunity for women who have long been denied access to technology and digital skills.
Established with the support of the Consulate-General of Germany in Karachi, the centre is the only computer training facility within a 20-kilometer radius — serving a community where most women had never touched a computer before enrolling.
The centre operates a 3-month IT Skills Certificate Course that runs four cycles per year, training approximately 80 women annually. The curriculum covers foundational computing skills: basic computer operations, the Microsoft Office suite, internet navigation, email communication, and digital safety.
But the impact goes far beyond technical skills. For many of these women, stepping into the computer centre is their first experience in a formal learning environment as adults. It builds their confidence, expands their social networks, and opens doors to economic opportunities — from managing small business accounts digitally to accessing government services online.
One graduate, a mother of three who had never been to school, shared that learning to use a computer gave her the confidence to help her children with their homework for the first time. Another graduate started a small tailoring business and now manages her orders and finances using spreadsheets.
The Indus Computer Centre represents what's possible when we invest in women's education in rural areas. It's not just about computers — it's about agency, dignity, and the right to participate fully in an increasingly digital world.
