The people behind the mission
Afghan Rise is built by educators, technologists, and activists united by one conviction: every Afghan girl deserves the right to learn — safely, securely, and without compromise.
Founder & Technical Lead
Software engineer with a Master's in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Essex, UK. Research background in early detection of Alzheimer's disease. Social activist and the architect behind Afghan Rise — building secure technology to restore access to education for Afghan girls.
Director of Education & Training
Graduate in Mathematics from Kabul Polytechnic University. Former Senior Education Officer and Trainer with the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan, with over 21 years of experience designing and delivering educational programmes across Afghanistan.
Lead Instructor & Operations Support
Graduate in Civil Engineering. Serves as a lead instructor on the platform and supports day-to-day operations across Afghan Rise — helping coordinate learning delivery and broader organisational work.
Work with us
We are always looking for passionate people who share our commitment to girls' education in Afghanistan. Tell us about yourself and how you would like to contribute.