Fully supported by Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), a group of 10 teachers in Herat-Afghanistan accessed to higher education through online/distance programs. This group ( Mr. Hamid Raza Zaher, Mrs. Rohina Dawood, Mrs. Roma Omid, Mr. Asadullah Qanbari, Mr. Arif Nastooh, Mrs. Zhala Hakkak, Miss Jamila Ahrari, and Mrs. Anila Barakzay) were registered with the Assam Don Bosco University for an MBA in Education program in November 2016. Among them, 5 female and 3 male teachers could successfully complete the program. This was an in-service opportunity to upgrade their knowledge and skills besides all their family, social, and career responsibilities. JRS provided this academic gift for them which opened windows to new horizons in their lives.
Looking away to share what these MBA students were acquiring, they were motivated and supported by JRS to conduct training workshops voluntarily for the principals of female-public high schools of Herat Province in 2018. Observing the real need for the continuation of such programs and having active discussion sessions during the training workshops, they made a decision that led the group to establish a non-government, non-political and non-profit organization.
All eight MBA members are working in different positions in MSO Organization.
- Mrs. Rohina Dawood: Chairperson
- Mrs. Roma Omid: Executive Director
- Mrs. Zhala Hakkak: Deputy Director
- Mr. Mohammad Arif Nastooh: Finance Manager
- Mr. Hamid Raza Zaher: Project Manager
- Mr. Assadullah Qanbari: Program Officer
- Miss. Jamila Ahrari: Communication and Publication Officer
- Mrs. Anila Barakzay: MSO Member
