Afghanistan week crop 1. Illustration: NACAF
Afghanistan week crop 1. Illustration: NACAF

This panel will feature Nadima/Tesha De Waday, an Afghan influencer working on the ground to drive change. She will share her personal story, her commitment to storytelling with humor, and her vision for the future. The discussion will focus on how Afghans, especially women, are using digital platforms to shape narratives, address controversy, and ensure all voices—especially marginalized ones—are heard. Join us for a powerful conversation on how the digital age is transforming Afghanistan’s future.

Speakers

  • Nadima Kakai (Tesha de Waday), Afghan-Canadian social media influencer and founder of the NGO Dream Voice Act
  • Samina Vabo Ansari, Entrepreneur, storyteller and founder of Ayvanna

From the left: Nadima Kakai (Tesha de Waday) and Samina Vabo Ansari.

$$caption From the left: Nadima Kakai (Tesha de Waday) and Samina Vabo Ansari. Photo: Nansen Fredssenter / Henrik Jarholm

\[ [Click here to read the full biography of the panelists ](https://afghanistankomiteen.no/en/afghanistan-week-2024/keynote-speakers/) \]