After fleeing Afghanistan to continue educating girls, SOLA opens a permanent school in Rwanda

Shabana Basij-Rasikh leads the School of Leadership of Afghanistan that's now based in Rwanda. Shabana Basij-Rasikh, co-founder and president of the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA), poses for a photo in Rwanda, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. The sign, like the campus, is virtually brand new – with classes beginning for the first time later this month [1].

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1. click2houston.com · After fleeing Afghanistan to continue educating girls, SOLA opens a permanent school in Rwanda Sep 2, 2026

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