UnMasking Humanity: Nahid Salimi - Teaching Code & Changing Lives in Afghanistan

In this powerful episode of UnMasking Humanity, Joshua T. Berglan interviews Nahid Salimi, the inspiring 18-year-old founder of a non-profit organization dedicated to providing digital literacy education to Afghan girls. Nahid shares her personal journey, from growing up in Kabul to founding her organization after the 2021 government collapse.

Discover how Nahid's organization is empowering Afghan girls through:

• Coding and Language Skills: Learn how these skills provide opportunities for online work and financial independence.
• Overcoming Barriers: Hear about the challenges of providing education in Afghanistan, including limited access to resources and standardized testing.
• Building Resilience: Understand how Nahid's programs foster not only technical skills, but also mental well-being and leadership qualities.
• A Vision for the Future: Nahid shares her long-term goal of expanding her organization's reach to help diverse communities worldwide.
• The International Failure: Nahid shares her feeling about the lack of support.

Nahid's story is a testament to the power of education, resilience, and the transformative potential of technology. She discusses her motivation, the impact of her work on her students' lives, and the crucial role of mentorship. This episode is a call to action, highlighting the urgent need for international support for Afghan girls' education.

Learn more and support Nahid's mission at: https://youthdigitalliteracy.com/about/

Donate to her organization here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-afghan-girls-achieve-an-ml-aws-certification?