Shabana Basij-Rasikh

Shabana Basij-Rasikh is the founder and president of SOLA, the School of Leadership, Afghanistan. SOLA provides world-class education and leadership training to Afghan girls, empowering them to become the next generation of leaders in their country.

As a TED speaker, Shabana has shared her personal journey of escaping Taliban rule to pursue her dreams. Her keynotes inspire audiences to tackle seemingly impossible challenges with resilience and courage.