Kamila siddiqui biography for kids
Biography for 2nd graders!
Kamila Sidiqi
Kamila Sidiqi is an Afghan entrepreneur, government official, and the subject of the New York Times bestselling book, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana.
Kamila siddiqui biography for kids
Background
Sidiqi received her teaching certificate the same day the Taliban arrived in Kabul, rendering her unable to work. Without any means of supporting her family, the then 19-year-old turned to dressmaking.
With the help of her sisters, she opened a tailoring school in their home to teach women to sew and provide employment after their training was completed. The venture went on to employ over 100 of Sidiqi's neighbours without attracting the Taliban's attention.[1]
Career
In 2004, following the fall of the Taliban, Sidiqi set up Kaweyan Business Development Services to bring business, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills to women and men in remote rural communities and cities.[2][3] In her role as CEO, Sidiqi travelled across a country where few women could venture w