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Meet Our Team

• Founder & Initiative Lead

Mohammad Elyas Yari

Mohammad Elyas Yari founded Digital Pathway and is a Pathy Foundation Fellow. Originally from Afghanistan and now based in Canada, he brings lived experience of displacement, professional experience in refugee resettlement, and formal academic training in Global Development Studies. He is a graduate of Huron University at the University of Western Ontario.

Elyas founded Digital Pathway with the belief that displacement should never mean an end to learning. Under his leadership, the initiative mobilizes resources for community learning, equips physical community hubs, and connects refugee students with international mentors. Working alongside local partners, it supports Afghan refugee youth in Tajikistan, particularly girls and young women, through English learning, digital literacy, and leadership development.

His work focuses on helping students build a foundation for continued education, future careers, and meaningful participation in their communities. His approach begins with listening and builds on community strengths, ensuring that young people help shape the opportunities created for them.

Program Leads & Coordinators

Facilitator & Volunteer

Sajeda Heydari

Shabnam Haidari

Roqia Kamel

Sajeda Heydari is committed to learning, personal growth, and supporting others. Currently developing her English skills, she enjoys exploring new ideas and sharing what she learns with those around her. She brings kindness, responsibility, and a willingness to grow to her work, and hopes to use her knowledge and skills to make a positive difference in her community.

Shabnam Haidari is passionate about education, personal growth, and community engagement. She enjoys sharing knowledge, encouraging others, and learning alongside those around her. Eager to develop new skills and take on challenges, she hopes to use her experience and energy to create opportunities for others and help build a stronger, more connected community.

Roqia Kamel joined Digital Pathway to develop new skills and share her learning with others. She believes everyone deserves access to education and opportunities to grow. Her ambition is to become an educated, independent woman who can support her family and contribute to her community. Through continued learning, she hopes to create opportunities for others as well as herself.

Logistic & Volunteer

Facilitator & Volunteer

Our Collective Promise

Every displaced student deserves the mentorship, tools, and pathway to realize their potential.

Digital Pathway is dedicated to expanding accredited learning, digital literacy, and personal agency for Afghan youth worldwide.

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