From Bamyan to academic institutions across the globe: Fatemeh Sakhisada, an Afghan teenager, was accepted into four international colleges.

Fatemeh Sakhisada, 19, of Bamyan Province, has been admitted into four prestigious international colleges despite major scholastic challenges brought on by the shutdown of Afghanistan’s females’ schools. This accomplishment is proof of the perseverance and determination of a generation of Afghan girls who were denied an education. Following the events of 2021 and the closing of females’ schools, Sakhisada was compelled to flee Afghanistan and go to Quetta, Pakistan. Up until the conclusion of the 12th grade, she attended a special school for Afghan refugees. While studying English, she hoped to get admitted into international colleges and receive scholarships.

The University of New Haven in the United States, the University of Calgary in Canada, Al-Farabi University in Kazakhstan, and Al-Bukhari University in Malaysia all accepted him academically as a result of his persistent efforts. Despite being accepted to the University of New Haven, travel restrictions for Afghan citizens in the United States prevented her from starting her studies in the country. For this reason, Fatima chose Al-Bukhari University in Malaysia to continue her studies, and is currently studying computer science and business administration.

In addition to obtaining a university education, the young girl from Bamiyan says she wants to encourage women who are denied the chance to receive an education due to educational limitations. She believes that education has the capacity to change a person’s life and that no obstacle should stand in the way of girls achieving their goals.

The fact that thousands of Afghan girls are still unable to finish their education coincides with Fatemeh Sakhisada’s accomplishment. This issue has once again raised awareness of the educational challenges and enormous potential of Afghan women for success in both the academic and international domains.