You may have read about Roya Mahboob, if rights pioneer of Afghan women was chosen as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in 2013.
You may have heard dangerously from his role as founder of a software company that has created jobs for women in countries where simply entering an Internet cafe is enabled.
You may have even heard of the use of inspirational Cryptocurrency Bitcoin to ensure that the employees do not have traditional bank accounts receive their salaries.
But nothing meet in person compared to Roya Mahboob. It is tempting to ignore what is taboo in journalism today, and describe the technical visionary women in physical terms. Seeing her in conversation in the middle of the room were two shots short note: small, immediately evokes the power of the word; and small, require almost powerful. Is it so hard, the courage and the charisma of the 27-year manufacturer respond so viscerally change?
The overwhelming victory Roya Mahboob daily in an unimaginable world.
She helps her mate triumph. Authority despite opposition threats and death. One of the favorite words of the Roya is "trust". Your stories sound aloud the word. Appears as she describes the self more experience and education - provide newly hired in this male-dominated culture - and yes, a paycheck. She talks about how initially resistant rejection and the evolution of their wives and daughters to men are more favorable when the money arrives.
More than half of the people in Afghanistan are women Citadel Software Company. Thanks to the efforts of the Foundation for Women's Annex, a charity co-founded by Mahboob 55 000 students now have access to the Internet and are on the path to digital literacy. Eleven laboratories designed computer media in Kabul and Herat and two laboratories of the independent media.
Mahboob and fix the rate of women also had success where larger platforms, better not funded the creation of a model for generating revenue for content creators.
Eager to show women and girls, how to run a successful business, the team developed a film and blogging platform that not only compensated bloggers, but also gives them a voice. While trained in digital storytelling students use their knowledge to tell the new story of Afghanistan. Your wages to ensure that they can continue to grow at an authorized future.
Mahboob said she and her team are not only contractors; Who want to be models. Obviously, they are a great success in a growing number of countries - including the US Mahboob spoke with a recent visit to California.
Sarah Browne: You talk about "trust" and how it helps to increase financial independence. Are there specific changes to the trust that has seen among its employees?
Roya Mahboob: Trust is the foundation for personal success. It is a way to believe in our abilities and confidence in our abilities. I saw many of our students and employees begin to believe in their power and feel confident. They changed their way in a positive direction and was a success. Trust is like magic in their lives; a quick way to change their lives.
SB: Who inspires you?
RM: My family is my inspiration, especially my father, who helped and supported by my previous failure and helped me to be successful now. He said nothing in life is guaranteed, but a positive and productive experience have.
SB: You have many strong women met through their work. When one of these strong women could lead you, what would you choose?
RM: One of these women is Madeleine Albright, who is a very inspiring woman. I want one of his quotes: "There's a special place in hell for women who do not allow other women" I like to be my mentor Sheryl Sandberg, as it is one of the most powerful and remarkable women. the field of IT. His book "lean" has really inspired me.
SB: I love the superhero project factory. Give the younger generation a chance, inspired by a brilliant idea to create their own superheroes. If there is a rust superhero, would that be your superpower? What would you say to the children in Afghanistan?
RM: If I were a superhero, I like to provide the option of digital tools, such as computers, tablets or smartphones for all women in Afghanistan and teach them to be financially independent and connected in the world of literacy.
I would say that nothing in life is easy and does not think that given the things. I would say you have to learn about your skills, talents, and clean energy, because I think everyone has a super hero in himself / herself. If you find the right knowledge and the possibility that you are a super hero - no matter who you are and where you are. Good things come to those who work hard.
Will give work hours Female superhero Foundation Afghanistan and its young generation inspired by his own superhero. We build the super heroes of the next generation of Afghan students
SB: What scares you on the path you have chosen?
RM: When hard work and progress zero.
SB: Does your family predicts that path for you? What qualities do they see in you when you have a child told you that you were to be a pioneer and a rock star of women's rights?
RM: My family has always supported me on my way. They thought I'm not a good listener and do not want to follow the rules of the other. Instead, I made my own rules. They thought my patience and curiosity helps me to be a pioneer.
SB: What future do you see for yourself see? Where are you going, the plant and the citadel of women in 5 years?
RM: Life is not guaranteed, but I know I want to be in this area and to my two new projects: the educational and artistic EdyEdy road. I would like to expand, to strengthen children and youth around the world. Thanks to the investment and the citadel of women, digital literacy tools and training made available to strengthen women not only in Afghanistan but also in all other developing countries.
SB: In addition to the donation to the Annex to the woman , how can "western" help women, their cause the? Can we help you by Social Media? What can we do if we have time, energy and skills you use for your projects?
RM: We want to share stories and their experiences and ideas in a forum for blogs and videos that we inspire with our users in the developing world and share to communicate with others. You can also exchange their skills and materials and online training us. For our future entrepreneurs in our new EdyEdy or Women Annex platform
SB: Can you guide these future entrepreneurs? Could we create an incubator program for its entrepreneurs to be? You can ASTIA called by a program for women entrepreneurs belongs addressed.
RM: We would be pleased if the ASTIA or TechStars program starts, so that our students learn about the technical skills and entrepreneurship.
Calendar Women's Foundation works in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt and Mexico, and aims to expand globally.
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