Team Members
March 11, 2024
Head of Academy
Benazir Poya, a clinical psychology graduate from Isfahan University, has experience of working with the Johanniter International Organization in Afghanistan as a trainer, gender and protection officer, and also has a managerial background in several educational institutions. Ms. Poya has been continuously involved in psychological and educational activities, as well as advocacy for the rights of Afghan women.
Plan and Strategy Director
Dr. Ali Arefi is a Ph.D. in Global Studies, Department of Peace Studies, in Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. He received his master’s degree in the same field from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and his bachelor’s degree in international business management from the National University of Mongolia. He is currently the program coordinator of Hiroshima Peacemakers Center in Japan.
Communication Director
Jawad Bakhteiary is a dynamic business professional with a strong background in sales, marketing, and data analysis. He has extensive experience working in international markets, and is passionate about helping businesses grow and succeed. His main goal is helping entrepreneurs to stand out among competitors. Since 2023 Jawad has been living in Germany and currently pursuing the Master’s degree in Economics at Osnabrück University.
Project Manager
Juliane Bandelow, a dedicated human rights activist from Germany, possesses a diverse skill set that includes medical expertise and a deep appreciation for art and culture. With a fervent commitment to creating a fair and compassionate world, Juliane leverages her experiences working with refugees and Afghans to promote transnational, individual, and intercultural growth. She operates an online platform supporting exiled Afghan artists, facilitates the evacuation of individuals in peril. It should be mentioned that she has completed many projects successfully, and is currently pursuing studies in human medicine.
Spokesperson
Sarah Nabil, born in 1994 in Kabul, is an artist and human rights activist. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Political Science in Kabul and migrated to Germany in 2015. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree. Ms. Nabil has always endeavoured to be a voice for silenced women, especially after the resurgence of Taliban rule in Afghanistan, through various activities.
Education Specialist
Najibullah Etumadi is a graduate of the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning in Paris and holds a degree in Philosophy and Sociology from the Faculty of Social Sciences at Kabul University. He has worked as an educational specialist and expert with UNESCO’s IIEP in Afghanistan and as a consultant and literacy expert at the Ministry of Education of Afghanistan. He is also an educational and cultural activist and advocate for women’s education in Afghanistan.
Finance Director
Shukria Yousofi, an expert in currency and finance management with over 7 years of professional experience in the Central Bank of Afghanistan and Afghanistan International Bank where she was able to train her analytical and interpersonal skills. she was able to use these effectively to report on significant changes in the country’s economic situation in order to ensure economic stability. She holds bachelor degree in Business Administration from American University of Afghanistan. She was a member of Gender Committee in Bank and chaired the women empowerment programs. Presently working with HelperNet organization to empower the refugees in Germany.
HR and Administration
Anisah Turkmani, born in Parwan Province, is knowledgeable in law with years of experience in the field of law and criminal justice during Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Ms. Turkmani is an active member of a newspaper’s editorial board and has a career history in defending women’s rights, combating illiteracy, and engaging in educational and administrative activities.
Head Master
Zahra Etemadi, a graduate in Philosophy and Sociology from Kabul University’s Faculty of Social Sciences, also holds a degree in Physics from the Institute of Education and Training of Sayed Jamaluddin Afghan in Kabul. Ms. Etemadi has over seven years of teaching experience in physics and geography at government schools in Kabul, and has served as an administrative deputy in a school and as a head teacher in a high school in western Kabul.
