Educating women in Afghanistan | Shabana Basij-Rasikh | TEDxInstitutLeRosey

TL;DR

Building boarding schools for girls in Afghanistan can provide them with access to education, safety, and empowerment.

Transcript

[Applause] there are hundred and thirty million girls around the world who are not in school today several million of these girls live in my home country Afghanistan like the five-year-old Nabila you just saw as some people debate whether access to education is a basic human right and others doubt there is anything we can do to fix the education pr... Read More

Key Insights

• 👧 Over two-thirds of Afghan girls currently do not have access to education.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Girls in Afghanistan face numerous obstacles to attending school, including resistance from male family members and threats from the Taliban.
• 👧 Boarding schools provide girls with a safe environment and the opportunity to focus on education.
• 👧 Sola School of Leadership is the first and only boarding school for girls in Afghanistan, promoting an inclusive environment and unity among different ethnic groups and religious sects.
• 👧 The boarding school model has the potential to fuel sustainable development and empower girls in Afghanistan.
• 👨‍🏫 Access to qualified teachers and the internet allows girls in boarding schools to experience education beyond their local resources.
• 🎓 Collaborative and inclusive education can contribute to a more accepting and stable Afghanistan.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the obstacles girls in Afghanistan face to receive an education?

Girls in Afghanistan face resistance from male family members, social harassment, acid attacks, threats from the Taliban, and a lack of qualified and female teachers.

Q: How do boarding schools address these obstacles?

Boarding schools provide a safe environment, remove daily barriers, and allow girls to focus on their education. They also offer access to teachers from around the world and promote confidence and empowerment.

Q: How is Sola School of Leadership unique?

Sola School is the first and only boarding school for girls in Afghanistan. It addresses both educational and national concerns by promoting an inclusive environment that accepts and respects all ethnic groups and religious sects.

Q: What are the goals of Sola School in the future?

Sola School aims to expand its model to cover grades six to twelve and include students from all 34 provinces in Afghanistan. It seeks to create responsible leaders and contribute to a stable and peaceful Afghanistan.

Key Insights:

• Over two-thirds of Afghan girls currently do not have access to education.
• Girls in Afghanistan face numerous obstacles to attending school, including resistance from male family members and threats from the Taliban.
• Boarding schools provide girls with a safe environment and the opportunity to focus on education.
• Sola School of Leadership is the first and only boarding school for girls in Afghanistan, promoting an inclusive environment and unity among different ethnic groups and religious sects.
• The boarding school model has the potential to fuel sustainable development and empower girls in Afghanistan.
• Access to qualified teachers and the internet allows girls in boarding schools to experience education beyond their local resources.
• Collaborative and inclusive education can contribute to a more accepting and stable Afghanistan.
• Sola School aims to expand its model and provide education to girls from all provinces in the country.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• There are millions of girls in Afghanistan who are not in school due to various obstacles and threats.

• Boarding schools offer a safe environment and allow girls to focus on their education without the daily barriers they face.

• Sola School of Leadership in Afghanistan is the first and only boarding school for girls, providing them with rigorous education and promoting unity and acceptance.