Khadija Nazari

Khadija Nazari grew up in rural Afghanistan, where she experienced firsthand the barriers to accessing education. Her resilience and deep understanding of the cultural and political challenges in Afghanistan have shaped her into an empathetic leader and advocate for change. 
 
After graduating from high school, she received a scholarship to study at the American University of Afghanistan. She later continued her studies at the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, she had to return to Afghanistan. 
 
When the Taliban seized control, Khadija came to the United States. She is now studying at Brown University, majoring in International and Public Affairs and Entrepreneurship. 
Khadija refuses to forget the girls in Afghanistan who remain determined to pursue an education. She is the founder and president of Support for Afghan Girls’ Education (SAGE), a Rhode Island-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial and program support to girls and young women in Afghanistan who have been denied schooling under the Taliban’s rule.