Afghan Refugee Builds New Future in Canada | Vancouver News

Five years after the Taliban reclaimed Afghanistan, Farkhunda Hashimy fled with her family to Saskatoon, escaping a regime that crushed women’s freedoms—banning girls from education beyond sixth grade and forcing women to need male escorts. Once dreaming of university and soccer, she now studies urban planning in Canada, fueled by hope and gratitude to the 30 Birds Foundation that saved her life. Safe and determined, she’s building a future not just for herself—but to one day help Afghan women rise again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b06db59b81b435d5