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Before joining ITHM, a Training Service Provider (TSP) under PSDF’s Pehchaan program, Hira faced constant rejection while searching for work because of discrimination. With no professional cooking skills and limited opportunities, she struggled to build a stable future.
Everything changed when a teacher encouraged her to enroll in ITHM’s professional cooking course. The training equipped Hira with practical culinary skills and restored her confidence to pursue meaningful employment.
“Before this training, I was barely surviving. Today, I have dignified work, confidence, and hope for a better future.”
Today, Hira works as a trainer at ITHM while also providing catering services for a hostel and mess. Earning between PKR 50,000 and 60,000 per month, she now supports herself financially, pays her university fees, and continues to build her career. Known for her delicious desi cuisine—especially her Karachi biryani—Hira has become a favorite among her clients.
Hira believes the skills she gained through PSDF’s Pehchaan program have given her the opportunity to build an independent, empowered life while inspiring others in her community.
