SOLA and the Education of Afghan Girls

The speaker reflects on her journey from speaking at TEDWomen in 2012 to leading SOLA, a school for Afghan girls. Despite the Taliban's return, SOLA adapted and relocated to Rwanda, ensuring the safety and education of its students. The speaker emphasizes resilience, the importance of educating Afghan girls, and her hope to return to Afghanistan. She challenges the world to continue supporting Afghan girls' education.

What was the main challenge faced by Afghan women in education as mentioned by the speaker?

• Insufficient educational institutions

• Legal restrictions on girls' education

• Cultural disinterest in education

• Lack of interest in education

What was the primary goal of SOLA when it was first established?

• To provide scholarships for boys

• To educate Afghan girls to become future leaders

• To offer vocational training

• To promote sports among girls

How did SOLA adapt to prevent the brain drain of educated Afghan women?

• By focusing on vocational training

• By offering online courses

• By sending students to study abroad

• By establishing a boarding school in Afghanistan

What action did the speaker take to protect the students' identities from the Taliban?

• Changed their names

• Sent them to another country

• Burned their academic records

• Moved them to a secret location

Where did the SOLA community relocate to for safety?

• India

• Canada

• United States

• Rwanda

What was a key factor in the successful relocation of SOLA to Rwanda?

• Government intervention

• External financial aid

• Spontaneous decision-making

• Careful contingency planning

What does the speaker hope to achieve by 2030?

• To return to SOLA's campus in Kabul

• To retire from educational work

• To expand SOLA to other countries

• To open a new school in Rwanda

What is the significance of the land in Kabul mentioned by the speaker?

• It is a commercial area

• It is a government property

• It is a historical site

• It is where SOLA plans to build a permanent campus

What message does the speaker want to convey to the world regarding Afghan girls' education?

• To provide financial support

• To not look away and continue supporting Afghan girls

• To focus on other global issues

• To encourage online education

What does the speaker emphasize as a core value of SOLA?

• Innovation

• Resilience

• Tradition

• Competition