Laila’s Story: Educating for Change in Afghanistan
Laila is 32-years old and lives in Asadabad, a city in the center of Kunar province in Afghanistan. She is a teacher whose lifelong passion for learning and teaching has begun to reshape her community. Laila graduated with distinction from the Kunar Teacher Training Institute; however, she had difficulty finding work for a few years […]
When Her Own Schooling Stopped, Madina Helped Others Learn
Madina is a 20-year-old woman living in Chahar Asiab District, on the outskirts of Kabul. Coming from an educated family, she has always believed in the power of learning. After completing 12th grade at Malalai Shaheed High School, Madina dreamed of going to university. However, those plans collapsed when the Taliban banned higher education for […]