Strength in STEM

Nora and Fatima have begun building their network of STEM instructors, now helping not only Afghan girls but also housewives seeking accurate health guidance. Instruction in cybersecurity is also starting soon. Here's Nora's most recent update: From our school, Strength in STEM (SiSTEM), I'm pleased to report that classes are going smoothly. This past week, we commemorated International Mother Language Education Day, prompting discussions among students about the crucial role of mother tongues in education and shedding light on the challenges faced in Afghanistan. During these discussions, students expressed concern over the situation in Afghanistan, particularly under Taliban control. They lamented the cessation of teaching in local languages, notably Uzbek, one of Afghanistan's indigenous languages. Furthermore, they highlighted the restrictions placed on Persian language usage in many areas and the efforts to impose Pashto language on other ethnic groups within Afgha...

Nora and Fatima now teach 60 Afghan girls and young adults living in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and India. Their younger brother is creating the Strength in STEM website and has discovered a new passion for I.T. as a result. Fatima teaches her two youngest siblings art while the others are learning core skills online. The tiny apartment in which their family must spend all their time is abuzz with teaching and learning.  Here's a recent update from Nora: I had an exceptionally rewarding week with SiSTEM. Each day brings new opportunities for both learning and teaching. Reflecting last night, I realized the journey I undertook from escaping the Taliban, overcoming numerous challenges, traveling city by city from Afghanistan to Iran, and then to Pakistan. Enduring a perilous and challenging life, I transformed our small room into a school in Pakistan, where I educated my siblings amidst countless obstacles. Today, I proudly manage an online school, dedicating myself to educating g...