The University of Helsinki, Finland, has announced its list of 30 talented individuals under the age of 30, which includes researchers, entrepreneurs, social commentators, and experts who are shaping the “future,” among whom is Zahra Alami, a girl from Afghanistan.
In a statement, the University of Helsinki mentioned that each of these young individuals includes students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and social commentators connected to the university, and their activities have been highlighted in this list.
The statement noted that the talents listed have been recognized not only for their active participation in the world but also for their commitment to making a positive impact on their communities and countries.
The announcement quoted Sari Lindblom, the president of the University of Helsinki, stating that the purpose of creating this list is to encourage current and future students to recognize opportunities created through the knowledge and skills acquired at the university.
She emphasized that the nominees for this list were gathered from among all university students using an open form, and this list will be published every two years in collaboration with the KIPINA Future Association.
It is worth mentioning that regarding Zahra Alami (born in 1997), this young girl from Afghanistan is described as a physician, expert, and human rights activist.
Zahra is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki, class of 2024, and is currently working in the emergency care department.
Additionally, the university’s statement mentioned that Zahra participates in public discussions and values the care of migrant patients highly, hoping to enhance the quality of healthcare in Finland.
In conclusion, the University of Helsinki added that Zahra’s role model is Sima Samar, a politician, human rights activist, and renowned physician from Afghanistan.
Zahra Alami is the only non-European young person included in this list.
