We don't talk about potential. We talk about what has already happened — the women who trained, the skills they mastered, and the income they are now earning. Every number below is a real person.
Expanding to 5 new cities in 2026 — Cooch Behar, Ranchi, Dharwad, Tirupati, and Ujjain.
Tailoring dominates because the barrier to income is lowest — a sewing machine and a skill is all it takes to start earning from home. Beauty & Wellness is our fastest growing vertical, driven by demand in Tier 2 cities.
Skillinabox enrolled its first 50 women across 3 cities. GiftASkill launched as a crowdfunding companion — 18 campaigns in the first quarter, all fully funded.
500 learners enrolled across 8 cities. Group funding became the dominant model — average 14 funders per campaign. First NRI cohort of 120 donors from the UK and US.
1,500 active learners as Skillinabox pushed into Tier 2 cities. Corporate CSR partnerships with 6 companies. Razorpay integration launched with 80G tax receipts.
Present day. 23 cities, 94% completion rate, and a portfolio website for every graduate. The average funder has contributed to 3.4 campaigns. And we are just getting started.
“Main sochti thi ke meri zindagi yehi hai — ghar, bacche, kaam khatam. GiftASkill ne mujhe silai seekhne ka mauka diya. Aaj main mahine mein ₹12,000 kamaati hoon. Meri beti ko dekho — woh abhi school mein hai aur woh chahti hai ke woh bhi seedhe.”
I thought this was my life — home, children, nothing else. GiftASkill gave me the chance to learn tailoring. Today I earn ₹12,000 a month. Look at my daughter — she's in school now and she says she wants to sew too.
“Jab mujhe bola gaya ke 38 log mere liye funding kar rahe hain — log jo mujhe jaante bhi nahin — main rone lagi. Maine socha tha duniya itni badi nahin hoti. Aaj mera apna salon hai.”
When I was told that 38 people were funding my training — people who don't even know me — I cried. I didn't think the world could be this big. Today I have my own salon.