Straddling the demands of career and culture: An Afghan woman’s triumphant journey

Straddling the demands of career and culture: An Afghan woman’s triumphant journey

By all accounts and appearances, Saweeta Durrani, a microfinance client of First Microfinance Bank Afghanistan (FMFB-A), has become a highly successful, young businesswoman, privileged to enjoy the best of both worlds. Download Full Story

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