Unchained Crypto Actually Fixes This: How Code to Inspire Uses Crypto in Afghanistan - Ep.276
Sep 28, 2021
Fereshteh Forough, a former refugee and the founder of Code to Inspire, sheds light on her journey from displaced individual to tech advocate. She discusses the unique challenges Afghan girls face in accessing education and how coding empowers them. With a focus on cryptocurrency as a funding solution, Fereshteh explains how crypto payments offer financial freedom amid restrictive banking systems. The podcast also highlights the success stories of students and the community's changing attitudes towards women's education, despite the Taliban's oppressive regime.
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Fereshteh's Background
- Fereshteh Forough, born a refugee in Iran, developed an independent character shaped by discrimination and limited opportunities.
- Her mother's entrepreneurial spirit and emphasis on education significantly influenced her.
Challenges for Girls' Education
- Access to education for girls in Afghanistan is hindered by limited infrastructure, especially outside major cities.
- Cultural barriers, extremism, forced marriages, and financial constraints further restrict girls' educational opportunities.
Impact of Code to Inspire
- Many Code to Inspire graduates, initially lacking internet access and self-confidence, gained financial independence and a voice within their families.
- One graduate secured a $200 web design project, demonstrating the program's empowering impact.
