Fatima Begum
She ran her husband's shop for a decade. Three days left to fund her own.
Her story
For ten years, Fatima managed every aspect of her husband's grocery shop in Malakpet, Hyderabad — stock ordering, customer accounts, daily cash reconciliation, supplier negotiations. She never drew a salary. When she asked to open a second branch in her name, she was told that wasn't how things worked.
She left. She applied to GiftASkill with a one-line application: 'I have run a shop for ten years without a certificate. I want my own name on the sign.' Our counsellor called her within an hour. In the intake interview, she corrected three inefficiencies in how we explained the course structure.
The Retail Management certification will formalise what she already knows and teach her the gaps — digital billing, GST basics, inventory software. She has identified a shop space in her neighbourhood and has a shortlist of suppliers. Fatima doesn't need to be told how retail works. She needs ₹600 more and three days. Help her put her name on the sign.
Gallery
The shop she managed for ten years — without her name on it
Fatima reviewing stock registers — her handwriting filled every page
The new space in Malakpet she wants to call her own
Training milestones
1 May 2025
Approved same day — our counsellor called her application 'the strongest we've seen this quarter'.
6 May 2025
Retail management course materials and digital tools kit delivered.
In progress
Currently on inventory management and digital billing systems — she is three modules ahead of schedule.
Unlocks at 100% funded
Practical retail simulation exam and final certification.
How this training is funded
₹600 still needed
Be the one who gets her there
Recent gifts
52 people have funded this campaign so far ·
Choose your gift amount
₹1,500 covers 20% of Fatima's training
Can't do it alone?
Payments via Razorpay · 100% to course fees · No overhead