Girls’ education is the world’s best investment but certainly in the context of developing countries such as Pakistan, it has so many high returns across such a wide variety of areas important for society. Our alumna Aisha Lareb Memon has always been completely mindful of this fact and that’s why she wants to work for girls’ welfare through health and education. Aisha Lareb Memon, a blogger and a final year medical student went to the U.S. on Global UGRAD Exchange Program and studied at Southeast Missouri State University. She has the privilege of being the only girl from the Qambar District of Sindh who has won this prestigious scholarship. Belonging from such a conservative and far-flung city of Qambar Ali Khan, this is indeed a huge achievement for Aisha, her family, and relatives. During her exchange program, Aisha proudly represented Sindh and Balochistan provinces through various cultural events and presentations. “Americans and other international candidates were getting more familiar with cultural variation of Pakistan, especially Sindh; they were impressed with our culture, heritage, art, and historical places such as Mohenjo Daro,” says Aisha.

Global UGRAD experience expanded her vision and made her confident enough to make a meaningful contribution in her society. Aisha aspires to uplift other fellow girls in the future and wishes to work in the health sector as a doctor and play her part as a productive citizen. This exchange program helped her to raise awareness for unprivileged girls in her area, so that they get access to quality education. On the 75th anniversary of bilateral ties between both nations, Aisha is grateful to PUAN and U.S. Mission in Pakistan for providing her amazing opportunities that helped her in becoming the best version of herself and made her capable enough in raising voice for unprivileged girls.