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Following personal tragedy, Mahboba dedicated her life to helping others through Mahboba’s Promise. Together with her son, Nawid, they have worked tirelessly to look after Afghanistan’s vulnerable orphans, establish schools, fund health care services, and create vocational programs to enable the vulnerable to be self-sufficient.

Human rights medal A smiling older woman in a light gray hijab and glasses sits next to a smiling younger man in a checkered shirt. They sit outdoors, with the man's arm around the woman, surrounded by greenery and sunlight. Winner