At #SheSparks2026, Hazira, Kumari Arti, and Shashi shared how mobility transformed their lives. Through Azad Foundation’s Women with Wheels programme, they moved from domestic work and unsafe commutes to becoming professional drivers and instructors, earning steadily and reclaiming independence. They spoke candidly about the barriers women face. How society expects women to stay within the household. How financial dependence often means not being able to ask for what you want. Today, driving has given them more than a profession, it has given them safety, confidence, and the power to make their own choices. Because sometimes, the road to independence really begins behind the wheel. @SharmaShradha

At #SheSparks2026, Shashi from @FoundationAzad's Women with Wheels programme spoke about what it takes to follow a dream. When she first decided to become a driver, there were natural concerns at home about safety. Like many families, her parents worried about her stepping into a space rarely imagined for women. But their support never left her side. With the encouragement of her mother and father, Shashi found the confidence to keep going and pursue her dream. Because courage may start the journey— but family support is what helps you finish it. @SharmaShradha