FutureSheLeaders (20) This week’s story is about Shakila Nazari – a girl who grew up with love, effort, and hope, and offered the meaning of her life in a single smile: half for her father, half for her mother. Shakila was born in Afghanistan. Her father, through a patriarchal gaze, turned away from her and […]

FutureSheLeaders (19) This week’s episode of FutureSheLeaders brings you the story of a star shining through the darkest night – the story of Fatema Mahdawi. A girl born in Mazar-e-Sharif, who as a child painted her world with tiny hands and sweet smiles, and greeted life with love and laughter. At the age of nine, […]

FutureSheLeaders (18) In this episode of FutureSheLeaders, we meet Marva Soltani-the youngest symbol of leadership for a brighter tomorrow. Amid the darkness of war and the closing of school doors to girls, Marva searched for light and, with courage, shared it with the world. With the love of her father and the support of her […]

FutureSheLeaders (17) In this episode of FutureSheLeaders, we meet Freshta Saadat – a young woman from Afghanistan whose life story shines with courage, hope, and the vision of women’s leadership. Freshta is a teacher of young children, a passionate writer, and the founder of “My Book for You” library-a place that has awakened many minds […]

FutureSheLeaders (16) Royesh: Bahara, hello. Welcome to FutureSheLeaders. Bahara: Thank you, Mr. Royesh, for giving me this chance to talk with you today and to share my story with the people of Afghanistan. Royesh: Bahara, if you introduce yourself in one sentence, what would you say? Bahara: That’s a hard question… I would say Bahara […]