Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Education, Exile and the Fight for a Better Future

Nahid Karimi and Mahdi Rahimi join Dylan Welch, founder of Welch International , to share their firsthand perspectives on life in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s return to power and the realities facing young Afghans today. Nahid recounts growing up in Kabul, representing Afghanistan as a gymnast and using music to advocate for peace and women’s rights before the Taliban takeover changed everything. After fleeing to Pakistan with her family, she eventually received a scholarship to study in the United States, where she now advocates for Afghan girls and their right to an education. This powerful conversation explores displacement, life as a refugee, the loss of fundamental freedoms and the resilience of a generation determined to build a better future for Afghanistan. Content warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and other sensitive subjects. Support the show