Azad Foundation

A professional feminist organisation empowering women by engaging them in viable non-traditional professions like driving.

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for women and gender-marginalised communities.

Building equitable transport is more than driving vehicles and learning routes. It’s about designing systems where everyone can lead, participate, and navigate safely.

#GenderAndTransport #InclusivePlanning #WomensMobility

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At the recently held guest lecture at O.P. Jindal Global University, Dr. Rajeshwari Balasubramanian, Azad's Thematic Lead - Research, Policy Analysis & Communication; delved into how systemic urban policy & infrastructure planning can actively open up non-traditional professions

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empowerment, including the Non-Traditional Livelihoods Network; we believe that meaningful social change requires transformation within as much as outside.

So, here's a throwback to the year that was! Read our 2025-26 Annual report here: https://t.co/fDWg7VApaZ

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We at Azad have always believed that gender justice cannot be separated from the struggle against structural inequality. And thus, we choose hope as a responsibility, to build a more just & equitable future.

As we continue to learn & grow alongside networks committed to women's

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Send your CVs to [email protected]

Share this opportunity with someone who might be a great fit.

#Hiring #DevSecJobs #Jobs #Opportunity #SocialSecJobs

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We are hiring for multiple positions!

If you’re excited about contributing to Azad Foundation’s work to empower women and create a more equitable society by working with men and boys, we’d love to hear from you.

Read the detailed job descriptions here: https://t.co/u9EuradloA

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So, for women to thrive, men must step up as allies, partners, and champions of equality—both at home and in the workforce.

#AzadFoundation #WomenInTheWorkforce #GenderEquality #Reframe2026

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"For women to work and thrive in the workplace, we must challenge and address the prevalent toxic masculinity. And men need to take the lead in that."
— Dolon Ganguly, Chief Functionary, Azad Foundation

On Day 2 of Reframe, the panel 'Beyond Gatekeeping: Why Women’s Economic

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gender roles, unpaid care burdens, and male gatekeeping that hold women back. For real, lasting change to happen, men cannot just be bystanders; they must actively help dismantle the existing norms that restrict economic freedom for everyone.

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Let’s do our bit to bridge the gap between literacy and employment for women. (2/2)

#WorldLiteracyDay #WomenWithWheel #GenderEquality #FinancialIndependence

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On 60th #WorldLiteracyDay, we are taking a closer look at a pressing reality in India.

Literacy opens the door to knowledge, but financial independence opens the door to freedom.

(1/2)

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To our faculty and staff: thank you for steering the movement toward an equal future.

#TeachersDay2026 #WomenInNonTraditionalProfessions #WomenWhoDrive

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Before a woman takes the driver’s seat & breaks boundaries in non-traditional professions, someone stands right beside her, saying: "You’ve got this!"

On #TeachersDay, we’re shining a light on the heart of Azad Foundation: our incredible driving instructors, trainers, & mentors.

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The ones who build confidence, dismantle fear, and challenge generations of deep-seated stereotypes. Day after day, their patience and dedication give women the tools to claim their economic freedom and mobility.

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Join us as we move from conversation to actionable pathways for an equitable future.

#Reframe2026 #AzadFoundation #WomenEmpowerment #GenderJustice #EqualOpportunity

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For decades, the conversation around women’s economic empowerment has centred on preparing them for the workforce.
It’s time to flip the lens: How do we prepare the workforce, policies & social expectations for women?

We're collaborating with @INBreakthrough for #Reframe2026—

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a 3-day symposium bringing together leaders and changemakers from government, philanthropy, academia, media, youth and civil society. Together, we’re dismantling the invisible gender norms that shape who gets to enter, sustain, and lead in non-traditional professions and beyond.

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who joined us in these vital conversations on women's mobility, leadership, and inclusive urban transport. Together, we are proving that when women take the wheel, whole communities move forward.

Until the next time!

#AVPN2026 #KKR #WomenEmpowerment #SocialImpact #GenderEquity

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Three days of powerful insights, inspiring exchanges, and meaningful connections at #AVPN!

From dynamic panel discussions to engaging with changemakers across the ecosystem, we highlighted how enabling women to access non-traditional professions like driving; breaks systemic

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barriers and drives true economic autonomy.

Thank you KKR and @avpn_asia for giving Azad a space to pitch our work for lasting impact & for having @SakhaConsulting as the Transport partner.

A big thank you to sector leaders, collaborative partners & our team members,