by GAYLE TZEMACH LEMMON
Against a daunting constellation of obstacles and dangers, Afghan women are making progress, often quietly and to little fanfare. Here are some of their stories.
Demo Ltd., the firm Hakim Zada started with her uncle in 2002, now counts 75 employees and has completed more than 20 construction projects across the country, including roads and airports. Hakim Zada graduated from Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Women program—which offers five weeks or more of management training—and is now mentoring other aspiring businesswomen. She is also helping make a business plan for a kindergarten her younger sister hopes to open.
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