Mountain climbing gives Afghan girls a chance to breathe free

The video highlights Ascend Athletics, a nonprofit training Afghan girls in mountain climbing to promote peace and empowerment. Despite cultural challenges and safety threats, the team perseveres, addressing mental health and trauma. They aim to break stereotypes and plan to ascend Afghanistan's highest peak.

What is the primary goal of Ascend Athletics in training young Afghan girls?

• To prepare them for international competitions

• To help them find peace amidst conflict

• To encourage them to become professional athletes

• To promote tourism in Afghanistan

What makes outdoor sports particularly challenging for women in Afghanistan?

• Lack of proper equipment

• Conservative cultural norms

• High cost of participation

• Limited access to training facilities

How does Ascend Athletics support the mental health of its team members?

• By providing regular counseling sessions

• By organizing community events

• By offering scholarships for education

• By addressing trauma and mental health issues

What is Rayhana's ambition, and how does it challenge societal norms?

• To become a professional athlete, challenging gender roles

• To be a construction engineer, proving women can succeed in male-dominated fields

• To start her own business, promoting female entrepreneurship

• To become a teacher, advocating for women's education

What significant goal does the team have for 2018?

• To host a national climbing event

• To expand their team to include more members

• To climb Mount Naw Shakh, the highest peak in Afghanistan

• To participate in an international climbing competition