Nasrat Khalid
| Nasrat Khalid | |
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| File:Nasrat-khalid-portrait.jpgNasrat-khalid-portrait.jpg | |
| Born | January 3, 1991 Logar, Afghanistan |
| 🏫 Education | University of Essex (MBM) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Title | Founder and CEO of Aseel |
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Nasrat Khalid (born January 3, 1991) is an entrepreneur, innovator and author[1]. He is the Founder and CEO of Aseel[2], and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive social impact in international development work.
He is known for his expertise in computer networks, system development, technology for development, IT management, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Nasrat has established four organizations, including ITRCA[3], and has been recognized by the G20[4][5], World Bank[6], ICANN[3], UNIGF, and the Government of Afghanistan. He has presented in global forums, round table discussions, and conferences and is a TEDx speaker[7][8].
Early Life and Education[edit]
Nasrat was born in Logar, Afghanistan, and spent most of his life in Pakistan around refugee camps. From an early age, he envisioned running a technology company in Afghanistan. His passion for computers began during his childhood, and he later became a teacher, offering courses in basic HTML and software development in Afghanistan[9]. Nasrat also partnered with the University of Afghanistan to provide educational opportunities to students.
In the 1990s, Nasrat's parents established refugee schools that served thousands of Afghan families[10], including his. Even as a child, Nasrat was committed to returning to Afghanistan to use his knowledge to connect his country with the rest of the world.
Career and Achievements[edit]
Nasrat's passion for technology led him to pursue a career in computer science. He started his career as an international development worker, working with various organizations, including AED (now FHI 360), EDC, Chemonics, and the World Bank[6] in Afghanistan, South Asia, and later in DC. During this time, he identified a gap in the market for Afghan artisans to sell their handmade products[11] online and launched Aseel[2], an e-commerce platform that promotes Afghan art globally.
Aseel[edit]
In 2019, Nasrat Khalid launched Aseel[12], an integrated e-commerce platform for Afghan artisans to sell products in various Afghanistan provinces with international exposure to sell their work. The word "Aseel" is Afghan for "authentic[13]."
Following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, Aseel's mission changed to assist internally displaced people in cities such as Kabul. Using the company's cash reserves, Aseel began providing shelter, clothing, and food packages to those in need. With fewer humanitarian aid groups in the country, Aseel added an "Emergency Support[14]" category on its platform, making it one of the most reliable platforms for assisting Afghans[15].
In recognition of his leadership and innovation in international development, Nasrat was awarded the 2022 Andrew E. Rice Award[16] by the Society for International Development[17], United States (SID-US). His passion for technology and commitment to serving his country and fellow Afghans have made him a respected figure in the international development community.
Interviews[edit]
Hope for Afghanistan: Nasrat Khalid at TEDxKabul
References[edit]
- ↑ "Securitizing Youth ebook by Nasrat Khalid". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Aseel | Buy Good, Do Good". aseelapp.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Nasrat Khalid - ICANNWiki". icannwiki.org. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Class of 2017". Global Solutions Initiative | Global Solutions Summit. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Empowering Local Businesses and Artisans in Rural Afghanistan". Global Solutions Initiative | Global Solutions Summit. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "World Bank Group People". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "2013 Edition – TEDxKabul". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Hope for Afghanistan: Nasrat Khalid at TEDxKabul, retrieved 2023-04-20
- ↑ Simone, Taylor. "ASEEL: How Startups in Afghanistan are Navigating an Uncharted Humanitarian Crisis". taylorsimone.substack.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ Huang, Robyn. "Afghan entrepreneur's e-commerce app pivots to help during crisis". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Aseelapp: The Afghan Version of Etsy Empowers the Most Vulnerable Citizens". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "How Afghan Startup Aseel Is Pivoting to Help Its Compatriots". Time. 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "He wanted his company to be the Etsy of Afghanistan. Now it has a crucial new mission". WAMU. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ Correspondent, I. F. M. (2022-10-31). "Our campaigns help people of Afghan: Aseel". International Finance. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Fixing Aid | How this Afghan-led business pivoted to emergency aid". The New Humanitarian. 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development". Society for International Development. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "THINC Digest: November". THINC Fellowship. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
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