NAME: Wazhma Durrani
COUNTRY: Afghanistan
BUSINESS: Tandoori Bakery
Bio Information
After receiving her high school diploma, Wazhma went through a one year teachers’ professional training. Recognizing the need for Afghan women to be literate, she worked as a master trainer for Afghan Women Education Centers for 2 years. During this time, she provided literacy training to more than 100 Afghan women.
Wazhma is a self-taught baker with a goal of not allowing homemade recipes to be forgotten. She prides herself in hiring women so they can bring income to their households. In an environment where it is difficult for a woman to run a business, she has taken the stand to establish her business with an eye toward expansion.
Business Information
Tandoori Bakery is the only place where you can find homemade cookies and sweets instead of purchasing them old at the bazaars. With 34 provinces, Afghanistan is rich with a variety of different recipes from the many different areas. Wazhma’s goal is to insure homemade recipes are not forgotten.
Opened in 2011, Tandoori Bakery offers quality homemade cookies and sweets for the home. Turning her skills into a business, Wazma has created a casual environment filled with enticing aromas. Her longer term plans are to move forward with business expansion that will create jobs for women.
Wazhma needs a mentor for the 2013 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® program, if you are interested in mentoring Wazhma, or any of our other students, please email [email protected].
