Learning to Earning.

“Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things that renew humanity.” – Buddha.

“Didi, can I really get a job in a company like that?”
Rekha, 19, from Mijwan, had grown up believing her world would remain small, limited to household duties and, eventually, early marriage. Speaking to strangers felt overwhelming, and stepping outside her village for work seemed like a distant dream.

But slowly, through the right training and support, things began to change. Today, Rekha walks into job interviews with quiet confidence and new purpose.

Her story reflects the quiet transformation taking place in rural India, thanks to a partnership between RuralShores Skills Academy (RSA) and the Mijwan Welfare Society, founded by Kaifi Azmi and currently led by Shabana Azmi.

Empowering Rural Youth with Real Skills

In today’s job market, a degree isn’t enough. Employers seek candidates with strong communication skills, digital literacy, and a demonstrated readiness for the workplace. Rural students often miss out, not due to lack of potential, but lack of access.

RuralShores Skills Academy and Mijwan Welfare Society bridge this gap for 50 youth, through short-term, job-focused training in:

Speaking and presentation
Basic computer use
Interview and workplace behavior
Trade and entrepreneurship

Students also received personalized career guidance to help shape their futures.

Girls Leading the Change

A major focus of the program is empowering young women, who are often denied the chance to work. The Mijwan Embroidery and Sewing Center now teaches digital and entrepreneurial skills, helping girls become earners and leaders.

It’s more than skill-building—it’s creating safe spaces where confidence and independence can grow.

From Learning to Earning

The initiative goes beyond training. RSA arranged job interviews and helped students transition into work life. Continued mentorship ensured they stayed supported even after employment.

This end-to-end model is what makes it sustainable.

A Scalable Model for India
The impact in Mijwan proves that when skills meet opportunity, transformation follows. RSA now plans to expand this model to more regions, believing that rural youth don’t just dream of a better future—they build it.

In Buddha’s words, this is a true act of service and compassion, renewing humanity by investing in its future.

Written by – Abhinav Bajaj