Sultana Raziya

Sultana Raziya’s story is nothing short of a Bollywood classic. At 18, she was stuck in a tortuous marriage that ended in her being pregnant and divorced after only four months.

With no education or training, Sultana had no way of making a living until she joined the Umeed programme which changed her life. She learned basic English, computer and life skills and realising the importance of education, she went on to graduate.

She is now working for the Azure Call Centre with a salary of INR5500 (£72.00), supports her family. One day, she would like to become a chartered accountant.