Storytelling & Media

The journey of a leader is rarely a straight line, especially for women navigating traditional societal structures. In the video interview, an Assistant Professor of Gender Studies Dr Rabbia Aslam shared her inspiring story of defying norms, pursuing higher education, and balancing a successful career with family life. Her narrative is a testament to the […]

ایک کہانی ہے جہاں عورت کی شناخت صرف اس کے شوہر اور گھر تک محدود سمجھی جاتی ہے۔ ماریہ ایک تعلیم یافتہ اور سمجھدار لڑکی تھی جس نے یونیورسٹی سے تعلیم حاصل کی تھی اور وہ ایک اسکول میں استاد بننا چاہتی تھی۔ لیکن اس کے شوہر محمد علی اور اس کے گھر والے اس

In the tapestry of women’s leadership in Pakistan, stories from the grassroots often reveal the most profound lessons in resilience, agency, and quiet revolution. SAAH Rise recently had the privilege of interviewing a remarkable grassroots woman leader from the Urdu-speaking community. Her narrative, beginning with the evocative words “Zindagi ka safar to…” (Life’s journey is…),

Ma’am Fatima hails from Quetta, Balochistan, born into a family of eight siblings. Growing up in a Pashtun household, she was deeply influenced by her nana, whose guidance shaped her early years. She completed all her basic education in Quetta, attending the Government Girls College, where she faced her first major restriction: wearing a chaddar.