21 May 2026
History Made: Today at 7:20 AM, Zakia “River” Ahmad reached the summit of Mount Everest, becoming the first Hazara Afghan woman in history to stand on the top of the world. A moment of courage. A moment of hope. A moment for every girl and woman from Afghanistan told she cannot dream.
River climbed not just for herself; she climbed for the women and children of Afghanistan, carrying their stories to the highest point on Earth.
Her message is simple: women of Afghanistan are strong, capable, and unstoppable. As she descends safely with her Sherpa team, we honour her strength and extraordinary effort reaching 8,849m under immense physical strain.
This climb was a mission; and the mission continues.
24 April 2026
Baba Mazari Foundation - Australia is honoured to support a historic and deeply symbolic mission.
Zakia Mehtar Ebrahimi is now on her way to becoming the first woman of Afghanistan to climb Mount Everest — and she is dedicating every step of this extraordinary journey to the women of Afghanistan, especially Hazara Afghan women, who continue to face some of the harshest restrictions and injustices in the world.
Zakia’s climb shines a light on their struggle - and invites the world to stand with them. Her message is simple and powerful: Every woman deserves the right to learn, to dream, and to rise.
A Baba Mazari Foundation campaign to raise $200,000 for 1,000 women’s education opportunities.
Baba Mazari Foundation - Australia is honoured to support a historic and deeply symbolic mission.
Zakia Mehtar Ebrahimi is now on her way to becoming the first woman of Afghanistan to climb Mount Everest — and she is dedicating every step of this extraordinary journey to the women of Afghanistan, especially Hazara Afghan women, who continue to face some of the harshest restrictions and injustices in the world.
You can stand with Zakia and the women of Afghanistan by donating, sponsoring a scholarship, sharing Zakia’s story, becoming a campaign ambassador
Zakia, a courageous Hazara woman and a symbol of resilience, is preparing to climb Mount Everest — the highest peak on Earth. Her climb is more than a personal challenge; it is a powerful act of solidarity with the women and girls of Afghanistan, whose right to education has been stripped away.
While classrooms have been closed to them, their determination has not.
While their voices have been silenced, their dreams have not faded.
Zakia climbs to honour their courage - and to help reopen the doors that were unjustly shut.
Education Is Under Attack - But Women Continue to Learn in Secret!
Across Afghanistan, women and girls are fighting to learn in hidden rooms, basements, and underground schools. Teachers risk their safety to keep knowledge alive. Young women study online in the shadows, hoping for a future where education is not a crime.
Zakia’s climb shines a light on their struggle - and invites the world to stand with them. Her message is simple and powerful: Every woman deserves the right to learn, to dream, and to rise.
This campaign aims to raise $200,000 to support 1,000 women and girls through:
Zakia’s journey to the summit of Everest is more than a personal challenge. It’s a powerful symbol of resilience, courage, and hope for the women and girls of Afghanistan. Every step she takes represents those still fighting for opportunity, education, and a brighter future. By supporting this campaign, you become part of something bigger than a climb: a movement to uplift voices, create change, and prove that together, no mountain is too high.
Support the initiative directly and help fund womens education in Afghanistan. Become part of the climb and make a donation today!
Awareness is powerful. Share the campaign. Talk about it. Bring others into the movement. Share Zakias story now!
You can sponsor a woman’s education for a year. It’s one of the most meaningful gifts you can give. Contact us for details!
Help amplify Zakia’s mission by representing the campaign, sharing the story, and inspiring others to support women’s education. Contact us for details.
The Baba Mazari Foundation proudly supports Zakia’s historic ascent. Her journey reflects our shared belief that education is a right, not a privilege, and that empowering women is essential to the future of Afghanistan.
When Zakia stands on the summit of Everest, she will carry with her the hopes of 1,000 women whose futures you help unlock, the strength of her Hazara identity, the resilience of every girl learning in secret, and the solidarity of a global community that refuses to look away
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