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Upcoming Event

Kamla Bhasin Awards 2024

Join us on 30 November 2024 at IHC, New Delhi for the third award ceremony…

India Habitat Centre, Delhi

5 September 2024

Campaign

‘Samanta Bandhan’ Campaign: Redefining Raksha Bandhan

Azad Foundation's 2024 Samanta Bandhan campaign redefined Raksha Bandhan by challenging patriarchal norms and celebrating…

Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata

25 August 2024

Event

Empowering Kishori Leaders: Self-Defense Workshop

Azad Jaipur organized a Self-Defense Workshop, equipping 25 Kishori leaders with essential self-defense skills through…

Jaipur

11 August 2024

Event

EESL, ADB and Azad Foundation Celebrate Project Closure and Certificate Distribution

EESL, ADB and Azad Foundation Celebrate Project Closure and Certificate Distribution

On August 9, 2024, Azad Foundation, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), and the Asian Development…

India International Centre, New Delhi

9 August 2024

News Article

Dainik Bhaskar: गर्ल्स ने ड्राइविंग को बनाया प्रोफेशन, आत्मनिर्भर बनी

Dainik Bhaskar highlights Azad Foundation’s Jaipur event, celebrating women breaking stereotypes as professional drivers, with…

Jaipur

20 July 2024

Campaign

'Ghar Ka Kaam Sabka Kaam' Campaign

‘Ghar Ka Kaam Sabka Kaam’ Campaign

The #GharKaKaamSabkaKaam Campaign was launched on the International Labour day with the aim to promote…

India

30 May 2024

Event

Azad Receives 2024 Champion of Youth Award from EMpower

Azad Foundation proudly receives the 2024 Champion of Youth Award from its long time grant…

New York

14 May 2024

Event

Azad Foundation at UNCSW-68: Advancing NTL for Women

Azad Foundation contributed to UNCSW-68 by hosting events focused on innovative strategies for gender equality,…

New York

22 March 2024

Publications & Reports

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan

2021-2026

Azad Foundation

This Strategic Plan outlines Azad’s roadmap for 2021 to 2026, focusing on expanding our impact, enhancing community engagement, and fostering gender-just skill education amidst global challenges.

Strategic Plan

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2023-24

Transforming Lives Through GJSE

Azad Foundation

This year, we strengthened our commitment to transforming lives through gender-just skill education (GJSE), empowering women with driving licenses, green transportation jobs, and policy engagement, while building vital partnerships for change.

Annual Report

Policy Papers

Recommendations for Draft National Policy 2016

Enhancing Gender Equity through Non-Traditional Livelihoods

Azad Foundation

This document presents Azad Foundation’s recommendations for the Draft National Policy for Women 2016, emphasizing the need for a focused approach on Non-Traditional Livelihoods (NTL) for women, holistic skill development, and proactive government intervention to create inclusive and equitable opportunities in the labor market.

Policy Papers

Yearbooks

Year Book 2019-20

Yearbook for Trainees

Azad Foundation

The Year Book chronicles the success stories of 315 Women with Wheels trainees who overcame struggles and achieved permanent driving licenses through Azad’s six training centers in 2019-20.

Yearbook

Yearbooks

Year Book 2020-21

Yearbook for Trainees

Azad Foundation

This yearbook consists of the success stories of our trainees who have achieved a Permanent driving license (PL) in the year 2020-21, both for 2 wheeler and 4 wheeler.

Yearbook

Yearbooks

Year Book 2021-22

Yearbook for Trainees

Azad Foundation

Yearbook 2021-22 is an endeavor by Azad foundation to present the record of all the trainees who underwent the journey of a rigorous training and have successfully acquired their permanent driving license across Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur and Chennai during the period of April 2021-March 2022.

Yearbook

Yearbooks

Year Book 2022-23

Yearbook for Trainees

Azad Foundation

The Yearbook 2022-23 is a testament to the incredible journey undertaken by the empowered women at Azad Foundation who have dared to challenge conventions, shatter stereotypes, and forge their paths in non-traditional livelihoods.

Yearbook

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2022-23

Building Back Fairer

Azad Foundation

In 2022-23, Azad’s roadmap has been thoughtfully directed towards rebuilding fairer communities for a gender-just recovery by addressing the challenges that left many of our communities under severe economic and psychosocial stress due to the pandemic.

Annual Report

Newsletters

Newsletter

Azad Parindey, Vol-21

International Women’s Day and the feminist movement

Azad Foundation

Azad Parindey Volume 21 celebrates International Women’s Day and the feminist movement, showcasing inspiring stories by Azad’s changemakers dedicated to creating a gender-just ecosystem in their communities.

Community Newsletter

Newsletter

Azad Parindey, Vol-20

Samanta Aur Azaadi: Redefining Traditions Through Equality and Inclusion

Azad Foundation

Azad Parindey Volume 20 explores true independence and challenging patriarchal traditions for gender equality.

Community Newsletter

Newsletter

Azad Parindey, Vol-19

A Tribute to Kamla Bhasin's Feminist Legacy

Azad Foundation

Azad Parindey Volume 19 celebrates Kamla Bhasin’s enduring legacy, narrating her impact on feminist movements across South Asia.

Community Newsletter

Newsletter

Azad Parindey, Vol-18

Exploring Evolving Leadership Dimensions Amidst Crisis

Azad Foundation

Azad Parindey Volume 18 explores how leadership evolved during the COVID-19 crisis, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of Azad’s community.

Community Newsletter

Newsletter

Azad Parindey, Vol-17

Resilience and Adaptation in the Pandemic Era

Azad Foundation

Azad Parindey Volume 17 highlights resilience and adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing Azad’s community-driven relief efforts, innovations, and how Azad’s community adapted.

Community Newsletter

Newsletter

Community Impact Assessment & Relief During COVID

April 2020-August 2020

Azad Foundation

This newsletter highlights Azad Foundation’s COVID-19 relief efforts, supporting marginalized communities with essential resources and social security.

COVID Newsletter

Newsletter

Azad Parindey, Vol-16

My Religion and Me: Navigating Faith, Identity, and Empowerment

Azad Foundation

Volume 16 of Azad Parindey critically examines the role of faith in shaping experiences, especially for women, exploring how religion intersects with identity and empowerment.

Community Newsletter

Newsletter

Azad Parindey, Vol-15

Reflections on Empowerment and Friendship

Azad Foundation

This edition of Azad Parindey explores personal journeys of empowerment, reflecting on what empowerment truly means to Azad’s drivers and feminist leaders.

Community Newsletter

Media

Media

A Short film on Kamla Bhasin

This short film on Kamla Bhasin captures the life and legacy of a remarkable South Asian feminist, activist, and poet whose work has profoundly influenced the feminist movement across the region.

YouTube

Media

“Masculinities in Focus” Podcast

Explore the diverse facets of masculinities, their societal implications and strategies to promote positive masculinities

Spotify

October 27, 2023

Media

Feminist Leadership Program by Vivel and Azad

Empowering women to emerge as community leaders, since 2016: This video features snippets from the stories of change makers from the Parvaz Feminist Leadership Program, an initiative by ITC Vivel and Azad Foundation

YouTube

Mar 5, 2024

Media

Breaking All Odds

Witness the journey of 3 women who equipped themselves with technology-based skills and are carving a space for themselves in non-traditional livelihoods, with dignity.

YouTube

Mar 23, 2023

Media

“Kaam Ki Baat” Podcast

Azad Foundation presents “Kaam Ki Baat,” a podcast series exploring unpaid care work, gender roles, and masculinity in collaboration with the FEM Network and NTLN Network.

Spotify

20 January 2022

Media

আমি ভয় করবনা, I will not be afraid

A film on the journey of 4th batch of Feminist Leaders who graduated from Azad’s Feminist Leadership Program in Kolkata in January 2024.

YouTube

Media

A Revolution on Wheels: Women drivers in India

This video by Our Better World showcases the remarkable stories of chauffeurs who defied the odds to achieve recognition and independence.

YouTube

Media

How Non-Traditional Livelihoods can Advance Gender Equality, Insights from India

The virtual side event was co-hosted by Azad Foundation, EMpower, UNDP India, and Mahindra Group at the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on March 11, 2024, bringing insights on non-traditional livelihoods (NTLs) from India onto the global stage.

YouTube

Donate to Azad Foundation

By contributing to Azad Foundation, you invest in a future where women are empowered to reach their full potential, and enable them to live with dignity and respect.

₹ 3,000

enables three women to improve their English language skills

₹ 60,000

enables a woman to complete her training course and break the cycle of poverty

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Many ways to empower change

Join us as a volunteer at Azad Foundation and make a meaningful impact on the lives of underprivileged women in New Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Chennai. Your contribution will not only enrich the lives of others but also provide you with invaluable personal and professional growth opportunities.

Volunteer  

Are you passionate about social justice and committed to empowering women? At Azad Foundation, you will not only have a job but a purpose. You will be part of a transformative movement that empowers women to break free from poverty, achieve self-sufficiency, and for women and men to become agents of change in their communities. Join us and embark on a career that makes a lasting impact on society.

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