Empowering Afghan Girls: Education and Escape from the Taliban
SOLA (School of Leadership Afghanistan) is a school in Afghanistan that provides education to girls beyond the 6th grade, defying the Taliban's ban on girls' education. However, due to the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, SOLA had to relocate to Rwanda, where the girls continue their education. SOLA's founder, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, who herself disguised as a boy to attend a secret school during the Taliban's rule, is committed to empowering Afghan girls through education. The story highlights the challenges faced by Afghan girls in accessing education and the resilience of those who strive to learn despite the obstacles.