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In Multan, Ghazala grew up in a Khwaja Sira community where access to education and employment has long been limited by discrimination. Harassment and bullying at school made it difficult for her to continue her studies, leaving her with few opportunities to build a stable future.
Her journey took a new direction when she enrolled in a professional training program at a trans-friendly Training Service Provider (TSP) under PSDF’s initiative, ITHM. There, Ghazala gained practical skills that gave her the confidence to pursue her passion for cooking.
She started a small catering business, initially serving her own community. Through referrals from fellow Guru Shani and the quality of her work, her business steadily expanded beyond the community, earning the trust of a wider customer base.
Today, Ghazala leads a team of five to six people, many of whom are members of the Khwaja Sira community who had received training elsewhere but struggled to secure employment. By creating opportunities for others, she is helping build careers while proving the value of inclusion and equal opportunity.
“If we support each other, we can easily move forward. In this way, we give the world a message that we are hardworking people, and they do not belittle us.”
Her growing income has enabled her to improve her quality of life, from purchasing a mobile phone and a motorcycle to planning for a car. Yet, her greatest ambition is to continue expanding her business, creating more dignified and sustainable employment opportunities for members of her community, and inspiring others to believe in their potential.
