About Us — Fardah Roshan Academy

Our Team

Founder Zia Akbary

My name is Zia Akbary and I am the founder of Fardah Roshan Academy. I was born in Kandahar and went to school there until the Soviet-Afghan war forced the school to close and my family to flee. In the years since coming to America, I have dreamed of an opportunity to help Afghanistan re-build and heal. Fardah Roshan Academy is my way of making that dream a reality. I started Fardah Roshan Academy from my living room during the COVID lockdown—cold calling contacts in Afghanistan through WhatsApp. I am incredibly proud of all that Fardah Roshan has been able to accomplish, but I know there is so much more that needs to be done. One day, Afghanistan will see its bright tomorrow.

Program Manager Sajad Sarwary

My name is Sajad Sarwary and I have a program manager at Fardah Roshan Academy since November 2020. My responsibilities include procuring and organizing supplies for our Foundations in Literacy program, Foundations in Computer Literacy program, and our partnering schools.

Head Librarian Basir Ahmadi

My name is Basir Ahmadi, and I am the head librarian for Fardah Roshan Academy. I joined the Fardah Roshan Academy staff in September 2021, and in this position I am responsible for hiring and training library staff, procuring books, and maintaining our library catalog. In addition to working for Fardah Roshan Academy, I am also a Logistics Officer for the Kandahar Refugee Organization (KRO). I have studied at Mirwais Neeka University, where I received my Bachelor’s degree in Law and Political Science (concentration: international relations).

Administrator Basir Ahmadi

My name is Haj Gull Atekal and I have been an administrator at Fardah Roshan Academy since April 2022. I work to keep all of our digital and paper records up to date: student registration forms, employee contracts, the monthly budget, etc.

Superintendent Mojghan Faizi

My name is Mojghan Faizi and I have been a superintendent with Fardah Roshan since November 2020. I am the primary liaison between the administration and our teachers.