Khushi

Every profession is possible for women, there is no gender while selecting your profession. All you need is proper motivation and skill set, which Azad and Sakha have given me.

Hello, I am Khushi, your driver today. I belong to Jhansi and now have been living in Delhi with my five siblings. My family was deeply in debt, and we had no choice but to migrate to Delhi in Jan 2009 for better scope of earning. I joined Azad Foundation in October 2009, as a trainee in the Women with Wheels program. Earlier I had taken a diploma in beautician & embroidery work and also worked as a house help for my sustenance. But it was not helping me earn well. When I joined Azad, I completed my training diligently and got my permanent license in six months. Soon after that I received my first employment opportunity through Sakha in 2010, and I worked with the client for over two years. Then, I joined Sakha commercial cabs in 2012, where I worked till 2017 as a cab driver. Through these experiences I discovered a newfound confidence, a sense of empowerment that came to me as I embraced the challenges head-on. Being the eldest in the family, I always felt a sense of responsibility for supporting my parents. I started funding my younger siblings’ education and supported them in building their careers. This has given me a sense of gratification. It was possible only with my contribution from this job. Since July 2017, I have been associated with Azad Foundation as a Driving Faculty (trainer). Today, I am very excited to share that I have been chosen to drive trailer trucks in Hungary, Europe. My life is filled with limitless possibilities today.