Citadel Dispatch
FREEDOM MONEY: ROYA MAHBOOB - AFGHANISTAN
May 22, 2024
Entrepreneur Roya Mahboob shares her journey fleeing Afghanistan and starting Citadel Software, focusing on educating Afghanis about Bitcoin. They discuss how Bitcoin empowers people, the importance of Bitcoin education, and advice for Bitcoin educators.
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- Roya empowered Afghan women with Bitcoin, providing financial independence amidst traditional constraints.
- Bitcoin education fosters global financial inclusivity, empowering individuals to control their finances in authoritarian regimes.
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Roya Mabou's Initiatives in Afghanistan
Roya Mabou, an Afghan tech entrepreneur, founded Citadel Software and the Digital Citizen Fund to enhance women's technological literacy and provide opportunities for girls in Afghanistan. Recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential people, she established 13 IT centers in Afghan high schools, reaching 160,000 female students and expanded programs to several countries. Despite facing threats, she returned to Afghanistan in 2016 and launched iNURI Academy, focusing on education and technology.
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