Sakena Yacoobi

Afghani Social Entrepreneur
Founder, Afghan Institute of Learning
Ashoka Fellow
1000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize 2005

2006 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship

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birthplace:
Herat, Afghanistan

QUOTES

"When you see the joy and excitement in the students' faces, when you see them sitting on dirt floors, under trees, and in dark basements—anywhere to get an education, you forget all your trouble

Organizations that do not work at the request of the community can run into trouble and feel threatened. If the community thinks the organization is trying to impose foreign values and unwanted programs on them, they will retaliateagainst the women and not allow them to attend classes. Operating your program in a culturally sensitive manner is extremely important.

"I am indebted to my parents who have always been supportive of me in many ways. They put my education above their priorities in life."

 

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