Organized and Edited Report Date: May 24, 2025 Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM We began the session at 9:05 PM with a warm and uplifting welcome from our announcer, Miss Sana Hussaini, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone for joining. The session focused on art and its importance in daily life, featuring a special guest: Robaba Mohammadi, a talented young Afghan artist. She is not only a beacon of hope but also a powerful symbol of Afghan women’s resilience and talent. Robaba shared her personal journey as a disabled artist and advocate. She spoke about her deep love for Hazara culture—its music, dialect, and traditional crafts like sewing. She described the discrimination and misunderstandings she faced as a child born with a disability. Many in her community believed that her condition was a punishment for her parents, which deeply affected her and her family. She spent five years at the Red Cross Hospital in Kabul, but the treatment did not meet her or her family’s expectations. During this time, she suffered from depression and questioned why her siblings were able to attend school while she could not. Eventually, she taught herself to write using her siblings’ notebooks and even began helping them with homework. Her artistic journey began when a friend, impressed by her early drawings, gave her paints, paper, and a drawing guide. Her first artwork—a basket of berries—was a challenge, as she had to hold the pen with her mouth. With determination and the support of her father, she continued to improve and eventually shared her work with the public. Robaba’s first exhibition was in Bamyan, where she spoke in front of 3,500 people. Though nervous, it marked a turning point in her life. Later, she participated in an international exhibition in Turkey, where she was the only Afghan girl among artists with disabilities from around the world. However, her activism and public presence also brought danger. Her office was attacked, injuring her brother and colleagues, and she was forced to shut it down. Despite these challenges, she is now continuing her education in high school, preparing for college, and living in Canada. She reminded us that our true treasures are within ourselves, and encouraged everyone to: Write down your dreams. Take small steps to achieve them. Enjoy every moment of life. She aspires to become a women’s rights activist, empowering Afghan girls through her story and support. At the end, Zalfa Mohammadi, the founder of Girls for Knowledge, appreciated Robaba’s dedication and hard work. She encouraged everyone to never give up and to always keep learning, whether it's art or any other skill. We ended the session with gratitude and appreciation for the participants’ patience and presence.