Finding a therapist can be quite a journey, sifting through profiles and reading bios in hopes of finding someone who could be the right fit. So I’ll jump straight to it. My name is Sakena (suh· key · ...
Finding a therapist can be quite a journey, sifting through profiles and reading bios in hopes of finding someone who could be the right fit. So I’ll jump straight to it. My name is Sakena (suh· key · ...
No one has done more for Afghan women and children than Sakena Yacoobi. “Lessons in Courage,” was the title of a spring 2010 article SSIR ran about Yacoobi, and her continuing courage in the face of ...
An Italian surgeon and an Afghan educator who consistently contributed to a sustainable and enduring international peace were named Tuesday as co-recipients of the 2nd annual Sunhak Peace Price — an ...
A courageous Afghan leader of education who confronted Taliban militants first hand has been awarded a prestigious global award in recognition of her humanitarian work. When a group of armed men ...
Despite some progress since the Taliban was ousted in 2002, the lives of most Afghan women remain difficult, even desperate. Many are illiterate, very poor, and lack even basic medical services. Their ...
In 2005, Sakena Yacoobi was one of 1000 women nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Her nomination arose from her various social entrepreneurship initiatives, most notably AIL. The Institute was founded ...
Sakena Begg has combined her love for canines and a passion for art and teaching, to reach a social cause. At her recently concluded debut exhibition, An Art Tribute, Sakena presented a wide range of ...
Sakena Begg, a 55-year-old accomplished art facilitator and ardent animal lover, is making a significant impact in her neighbourhood through her unique art initiative. Known for her passionate ...