All The Wiser

Shabana Basij-Rasikh grew up in Kabul. Her parents dressed her up like a boy and sent her to secret school so that she could get an education, which under the Taliban was illegal for women. But Shabana had a dream, and while attending college abroad she founded the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA), Afghanistan’s only boarding school for girls. She has faced the Taliban’s recent resurgence with incredible determination - her forward-thinking saving the lives of hundreds of girls. Her hopeful message continues to inspire a vision for Afghanistan that is brighter than its past. In this episode, we talk about:Shabana’s experience going to secret school.Her opportunity to come to the US as an exchange student.Co-fidning SOLABurning the records of the students when the Taliban took over.The mission behind SOLA.Shabana’s hope for Afghanistan.Stay connected to Shabana and her work:Facebook: SBasijRasikhLinkedIn: Shabana Basij-RasikhTwitter: @sbasijrasikhSOLAFacebook: Sola.AfghanistanLinkedIn: Sola Afghanistan