Many of the Project Artemis participants returned home to either establish or expand a business that has helped others in their country. Some are using their new business knowledge to succeed within civil society. The multiplying effect of Project Artemis can be seen in the jobs created, the knowledge shared, and the new examples set for future generations.

Success Stories

Rangina

A 28-year-old female owner of a business with more than 500 employees, who exports products worldwide, and does all this in a patriarchal, war-torn environment where women still have no legal protection, is much more than a mere success. She is a phenomenon.
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Katrin

Katrin runs a micro-loan organization which has given out more than 10,000 loans to other Afghans. Katrin also has a start up HR consulting firm and with several clients.

Katrin shared her thoughts about the business climate in Afghanistan and what it will take for women to be successful there.
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Aziza

Aziza graduated from the Pedagogy Institute in Kiev with a master's degree. In addition to her two native languages, Dari and Pashto, she speaks Russian and English. Her business manufactures a full line of leather goods, including soccer balls, volleyballs and hand balls, as well as travel bags, pen covers, mobile phone covers and wallets.
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Fatima

Aziza graduated from the Pedagogy Institute in Kiev with a master's degree. In addition to her two native languages, Dari and Pashto, she speaks Russian and English. Her business manufactures a full line of leather goods, including soccer balls, volleyballs and hand balls, as well as travel bags, pen covers, mobile phone covers and wallets.
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Roshan

Roshan is a business woman and community leader. She holds a bachelor's degree from University of Kabul and owns "Sirran Business Cooperation," empowering women through business.
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