Our Team
About The Founder
Professor Salar is a distinguished
Afghan academic and social
activist with a strong background
in education and human rights. He
holds a Master’s degree in Social
Sciences from Pune International
University in India and formerly
served as a professor at Herat
University. Known for his deep
commitment to social justice and
equality, He has dedicated his life
to advancing education and
empowering marginalized
communities, particularly in times
of political and social crisis. His
work reflects a lifelong passion for
learning, advocacy, and standing
up against in justice through
knowledge and action.
He received a German
humanitarian visa for all his
humanitarian activities and
currently he is living in Wittenberg
state of Germany.
About The CEO
Samira Frand is an Afghan activist,
educator, and social entrepreneur with a
background in German Studies. She
completed her primary, secondary, and
higher education in Herat, Afghanistan,
earning a Bachelor’s degree in German
Language and Literature from Herat
University.
She is the CEO of the Afghan Youth
Foundation, advocating for women’s
rights, education, and civic engagement.
Despite severe restrictions, she continues
to support Afghan girls’ access to
education and employment, even after the
Taliban takeover, using online and digital
platforms.
Currently, she is developing a
comprehensive online German learning
platform, including a website and mobile
application, to make learning German
accessible and support the academic
growth of Afghan youth.
Despite challenges in Afghanistan, Samira
remains committed to pursuing higher
education abroad and creating
opportunities for other Afghan girls to
access quality education. Her life reflects
resilience, hope, and empowerment
through knowledge.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
A dynamic group of education professional dedicated to
providing free, high-quality online education. The team is led by
six general managers, each overseeing a critical branch of the
foundation’s educational outreach.
Azita Mohammady
Youth University General
Manager
Manager
Fatima Faizi
Youth Civic Institution General Manager
Lidi Ghawsi
Youth Institute General
Manager
Manager
Razia Khaksar
Youth School General
Manager
Manager
Hasiba Akhondzadah
Youth Academy General
Manager
Manager
Farkhonda Komak
Youth Media General
Manager
Manager