Born in 2006, Mahnaz is currently studying journalism through the joint project between The Oxford School for the Future of Journalismand LEARN Afghan.

Mahnaz is preparing for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam and has completed the Lee’s English course at an advanced level. She also teaches English. She has completed a series of first-aid courses and is passionate about medicine and psychology, with a strong desire to become a surgeon in the future.

In her free time, Mahnaz enjoys playing football, watching cricket, reading books and watching English-language movies. She stays updated on current events by following the news.

Mahnaz is fluent in Pashto, Dari and English.

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