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How an orphan won international computer competition?

Islam Gul Afridi

Islam Gul Afridi Source: Islam Gul Afridi

Tahera was a child when her father passed away. Her mother was committed to her education and she was working in others homes to pay for her daughters education.She has a great passion for computer programming, she got a chance to compete on the international level and got the first position. This was a live changing moment for Tahera but she says that her community has not supported her and was against what she was doing.She is has a vision and wants others in her situation to be taught and give opportunities. She is keen to educate others and help her community.Islam Gul Afridi has interviewed Tahera and you can listen to the full interview here.



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