khadija's story: reaching for the stars
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Khadija really enjoys her automobile job. Although very different and challenging for her, she feels proud of her work.TRANSCRIPT
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After completing "hard-to-reach" school, Khadija could not continue her studies due to financial difficulties
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Bushra, a STAR project staff (a component of BRAC Education Programme) brought Khadija to the automobile workshop to receive automobile training and
a job.
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Khadija was discouraged by many people from pursuing a career in the automobile industry, but she was determined in her pursuit.
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Khadija received automobile training from her master crafts person (MCP) Mohammad Raihan Raja. She worked hard during her daily training sessions
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Khadija with her friends. They were inspired by Khadija, and want to be empowered like her.
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Khadija with her colleagues at the Raja Automobile shop.
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After six months training, Khadija became a skilled automobile expert.
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Nothing is possible without hard work and honesty
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Khadija really enjoys her automobile job. Although very different and challenging for her, she feels proud of her work.
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Khadija gave her earnings from the workshop to her mother and brother. Her mother hopes that someday, through her work, Khadija will become an
independent woman.