Zarifa Adiba | Founder of Zarifa Foundation
#NexusTalkwithNila | Episode #14 | Season 2
Zarifa Adiba is an Afghan musician, activist, and founder of the Zarifa Foundation, which supports Afghan women and girls. A former leader of the Zohra Orchestra and student at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), she now resides in New York, where she is active in the arts and continues to advocate for music and education.
In this conversation, Zarifa reflects deeply on her formative years at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) and her pioneering role leading the Zohra Orchestra, Afghanistan’s first female orchestra. She offers a poignant look at her transition to life in New York, describing how she found a new sense of belonging in the city's unique subway rhythms and vibrant creative community. Additionally, she discusses her ongoing mission with the Zarifa Foundation, highlighting the vital importance of continued advocacy for Afghan women and girls.
NexusTalk with Nila, produced by HerStory Initiative Society, is hosted by Nila Ibrahimi, Co-Founder of HerStory and the 2024 winner of the International Children’s Peace Prize. The podcast is funded by the KidsRights Foundation.
Disclaimer:
NexusTalk with Nila is a platform for conversation, not instruction. The views shared by guests are personal and intended to spark reflection. They do not replace professional advice and do not necessarily represent the views of HerStory Initiative Society, its producers, or its affiliates.
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