Sakena Yacoobi: How I stopped the Taliban from shutting down my school

The narrator shares her journey from a middle-class family in Afghanistan to becoming an educator in America. Despite challenges, she established schools in refugee camps, empowering women and children through education. She faced threats from the Taliban but continued her mission, eventually training both men and women to foster gender equality. Her story highlights the transformative power of education and the importance of compassion and trust.

What motivated the speaker to pursue a career in medicine?

Describe the challenges the speaker faced in accessing education.

What was the speaker's experience in the refugee camp?

What transformation did education bring to the speaker's life?

What were the conditions for girls' education during the Taliban regime?

What was the speaker's approach to gaining trust in the community?

How did the speaker manage to establish schools in the refugee camp?

How did the speaker respond to the Taliban's threats?

What role did men play in the speaker's educational initiatives?

What vision does the speaker have for the future of Afghanistan?