The teen risked her life when her country fell. Now, she's doing it again to build an online platform to help educate those left behind.overrun by Taliban soldiers's arrival was already widespread. Azizi was supposed to be at her 10th-grade exam the next day—but she would never finish her schooling.
Robina Azizi founded Girls on the Path of Change in April 2023. Utilizing social media, she quickly spread the word, launching the first session and inviting girls from across the country to share their stories in an online community.“We cannot leave our houses, and if they see a woman outside without a hijab, they can arrest them,” she said. “All day, we sit at home and do nothing. Sometimes I cry and don't know what to do.
Inspired by her experiences in helping girls with online education, Azizi founded Girls on the Path of Change in April 2023. Utilizing social media, she quickly spread the word, launching the first session and inviting girls from across the country to share their stories in an online community. The community is now expanding to include more teachers and students. Alexandra Slayton, who teaches English as a foreign language online from Massachusetts, is one such volunteer.
"The government's rules for girls and their education are not favorable for us,” Amaan told The Daily Beast. “However, it's not the time to sit and ignore; it's time to act.” Yalda, who started learning English at GPC so she could continue her education, expresses frustration about missing classes due to the absence of WiFi at her home and the instability of the one on her phone. This concern is shared by her English teacher, Tamara, who joined as a volunteer after reading a post on the organization's Facebook page.