The Dream of Educating Afghan Girls Lives On

Watch a powerful TED Talk by educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh as she recounts the extraordinary evacuation of over 250 students, staff, and family members from the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) to Rwanda in 2021. Learn about the challenges faced by Afghanistan's first and only all-girls boarding school following the Taliban's rise to power. Gain insight into the resilience, hope, and determination of Afghan girls pursuing education despite adversity. Reflect on the importance of global support for girls' education and the potential impact of not turning a blind eye to their struggles. Be inspired by this remarkable story of perseverance and the unwavering commitment to dreaming big for future generations of Afghan girls.