Careem and Salman Sufi Foundation have entered into a strategic partnership to train 10,000 women to trip bikes and due to this fact onboard them on the Careem platform. The partnership was once announced at the launch ceremony of the “Women on Wheels” (WOW) initiative held at Frere Hall on November 24, 2019.
Notable humans current at the event were Shehla Raza Minister for Women Development, Murtaza Wahab, Adviser to Chief Minister of Sindh on Law, Anti-Corruption Establishment and information, Aisha Mukhtar Deputy Country Representative UN Women, Asad Khan General Manager-South Careem Pakistan and Salman Sufi who is spearheading the campaign and is well-known for his work on woman rights across the world.
Through the partnership, Careem will be facilitating Salman Sufi Foundation through onboarding the educated female on the Careem platform to create at least 10,000 job possibilities and help them attain financial independence.
Careem will also be introducing a new car kind in its software that will have female bike Captains catering to female customers only. Careem will be assisting WOW extend throughout Sindh by imparting trainers to Salman Sufi Foundation throughout the province at a couple of facilities.
Asad Khan, General Manager South, Careem Pakistan commented at the launch event,
We are joining forces with Salman Sufi Foundation with its WoW Initiative to empower women to reclaim public spaces in Pakistan. Careem introduced girl Captains on its platform early in our experience and we hope greater and more ladies can emerge as part of our platforms on their trip of reaching monetary independence.
In addition, Careem will also supply Salman Sufi Foundation with safety gear such as helmets to girl bike Captains, subsidized rates for travel to and from education services and assist unfold the phrase thru their social media platforms.
On the occasion, Salman Sufi said,
We have partnered with Careem to provide jobs for up to 10,000 jobs for the girls that are educated through this initiative. The mission after its growth in Karachi will move toward launches in Hyderabad, Sukkur and other areas of Sindh. The closing purpose of the campaign is to empower ladies to grow to be financially independent, reclaim public spaces in the country.
