Zuhra

Tajikistan, SUSI 2017

An aspiring teacher, Zuhra really connected with the content she studied in the SUSI program through reading the "Anatomy of Peace" and “Leadership Secrets of Hilary Clinton” books. Before leaving the U.S., she decided to take on the challenge of training local citizens in her hometown of Khorog on the leadership concepts in these books. After a few months of teaching lessons to women, she received requests from several men who were also interested in the content. So she opened the classes to include men and the classes have been equally as successful as they were in the beginning. Zuhra has conducted numerous ongoing classes and continues to reach more students every day.

Zuhra teaching a group of students.
Zuhra (standing), teaching leadership studies classes at the American Corner space in Khorog

Zuhra leading a class discussion.
Zuhra discusses the course content with female students.

Mission

The Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) on Women's Leadership is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). ECA's mission is "to foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries to promote friendly and peaceful relations.