“This scholarship was more than financial support. It was the bridge between aspiration and opportunity. At a time when my husband’s income could only cover our basic needs and I was without work, pursuing a Master’s degree felt impossible. But I strongly believed in the power of education—not just for myself, but for the women and children in my community. SoHF gave me the chance to grow professionally and step into leadership. It helped me move from being a classroom teacher to becoming someone who could influence entire schools.

Today, I serve as the English Language Coordinator with the Aga Khan Education Services in Hunza, supporting over 300 teachers across 22 schools in some of the most remote areas of Northern Pakistan. My work focuses on strengthening teachers’ English fluency and improving classroom practices at both primary and secondary levels. I provide mentoring, professional development workshops, and teaching resources that are practical and culturally relevant.

The region’s remoteness presents real challenges: limited resources, isolated classrooms, and logistical barriers. But I have learned that when one teacher gains confidence, hundreds of students benefit.

During my Master’s research, I explored how teaching strategies are shaped by context. That insight continues to guide my work today. Rather than imposing solutions, I meet teachers where they are, understanding their realities and building from their strengths. My goal has always been to be an agent of change in my society. Today, that change happens not only through direct teaching, but through empowering educators across the entire region.

If we want our children to dream bigger, we must first empower the teachers who guide them. My vision is long-term: to elevate teaching standards in remote mountain communities and ensure that geography does not limit opportunity.

Education transformed my life. Now, I am committed to multiplying that transformation—one teacher, one classroom, one child at a time.”