Afghan Women Reshape Futures Through Coding


Afghan Women Reshape Futures Through Coding

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Afghan Women Reshape Futures Through Coding

In 2021, the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. They made many new rules for women in the country. Women could not go to parks, gyms, or many jobs anymore.

Sodaba was a student, but she could not study anymore. The Taliban stopped women from going to school after primary school. She found a free computer coding course online to learn new skills.

Murtaza Jafari teaches the coding course. He is an Afghan refugee living in Greece now. He wants to help women in Afghanistan gain new skills.

Jafari learned to code after arriving in Greece as a refugee. He did not know English or computers at first. Coding helped him, so he started Afghan Geeks to teach others.

Zuhal started an online academy for women. It helps women learn many subjects for free. She wants to help girls in Afghanistan get an education and not give up.


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What happened in Afghanistan in 2021?

The Taliban took control of Afghanistan.

What did Sodaba do to continue her education?

She found a free computer coding course online.

Who is Murtaza Jafari?

He is an Afghan refugee living in Greece who teaches coding.


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