In this powerful episode of UnMasking Humanity, Joshua T. Berglan interviews Nahid Salimi, the inspiring 18-year-old founder of a non-profit organization dedicated to providing digital literacy Education to Afghan girls. Nahid shares her personal journey, from growing up in Kabul to founding her organization after the 2021 government collapse.
Discover how Nahid’s organization is empowering Afghan girls through:
- Coding and Language Skills: Learn how these skills provide opportunities for online work and Financial Independence.
- Overcoming Barriers: Hear about the challenges of providing education in Afghanistan, including limited access to resources and standardized testing.
- Building Resilience: Understand how Nahid’s programs foster not only technical skills, but also mental well-being and leadership qualities.
- A Vision for the Future: Nahid shares her long-term goal of expanding her organization’s reach to help diverse communities worldwide.
- The International Failure: Nahid shares her feeling about the lack of support.
Nahid’s story is a testament to the power of education, resilience, and the transformative potential of Technology. She discusses her motivation, the impact of her work on her students’ lives, and the crucial role of mentorship. This episode is a call to action, highlighting the urgent need for international support for Afghan girls’ education.
Learn more and support Nahid’s mission at: https://youthdigitalliteracy.com/about/
Donate to her organization here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-afghan-girls-achieve-an-ml-aws-certification?
Joshua T. Berglan is a visionary multimedia creator and social empowerment leader, renowned globally as "The World's Mayor." As an award-winning producer, internationally bestselling author, and pioneering show host, Joshua is spearheading a transformative movement at the intersection of media literacy, accessible education, and community empowerment.
His ground-breaking works include the game-changing book "Media Company in a Box: Independent Media in the 4th Industrial Revolution," providing a roadmap for ethical media entrepreneurship leveraging emerging technologies like AI and the metaverse. Joshua's raw, redemptive memoir "The Devil Inside Me" chronicles his journey overcoming addiction and trauma.
The World's Mayor Experience, Joshua's innovative media platform, features empowering content tailored for under-served groups like at-risk youth, mental health communities, formerly incarcerated individuals, abuse survivors, human trafficking victims, and disabled people. As a proud advocate from these marginalized backgrounds himself, Joshua is dedicated to amplifying unheard voices through media skills training and accessible business mentorship.
While his inspirational books are available at bookstores worldwide, Joshua has made "Media Company in a Box" freely accessible at public libraries globally, exemplifying his commitment to democratizing vital knowledge. As a SCORE mentor, he provides pro-bono coaching to entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
Through immersive virtual experiences, online academies, published works, advocacy initiatives, and an upcoming worldwide touring show, Joshua Berglan is sparking a people-powered renaissance - equipping a global community of ethical storytellers and digitally literate changemakers to reshape societal narratives for the better.
