Roya Mahboob — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Named to TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2013 for her work in building internet classrooms in Afghanistan.
Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Citizen Fund since 2013, a non-profit focused on digital literacy.
Founder and CEO of Afghan Citadel Software Company (ACSC) in 2010, aiming to create jobs for recent graduates, especially women, in Afghanistan's IT markets.
Focuses on bridging the gap between developed and developing countries by offering practical online skills through platforms like EdyEdy.
Serves as a Board Member of the Digital Citizen Fund and an Advisor at Ashford University’s Forbes School of Business.
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Herat University (2005-2009).

Biography

Roya Mahboob is an Afghan entrepreneur and philanthropist known for her work in promoting digital literacy and creating opportunities for women and children in developing countries. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Citizen Fund, a non-profit organization established in 2013 that focuses on empowering women and children through digital education.