Our Impact, By the Numbers

Growing up in Khuzdar, Aleena turned a childhood fascination with space into grassroots youth action. Supported by Science Fuse and MRC Balochistan, she found her voice in STEM, led climate resilience activities after the 2022 floods, and learned that creating change is about creating space for others to speak for themselves.

At fifteen, she authored her first book, She Built Her Own Legacy (March 2026). Now sixteen, she is exploring computer science and cybersecurity while opening doors for girls across rural Balochistan.

My time with MRC Balochistan transformed how I see myself, my leadership, and my responsibility toward society. MRC gave me a safe and supportive space where my ideas were respected, my potential was recognized, and my confidence was strengthened.

Through MRC, I developed leadership, advocacy, communication, teamwork, and community-engagement skills. Most importantly, I learned to trust my voice and use it for girls whose dreams and concerns often remain unheard.

Today, through Youth Empowerment and Action for Change (YEAC), my team creates opportunities for young people across Balochistan to act on girls’ education, STEM, climate action, mental health, peacebuilding, and child rights.

I carried a deep desire to create, question, and contribute, but did not always have a space where my ideas were encouraged. At MRC, my voice mattered, and for the first time, I felt free to express myself without fear of judgment.

Through the Action for Education Fellowship, I engaged with students, teachers, and communities to champion girls’ right to education. From standing onstage at the Youth Summit to connecting with global champions, I learned that a young person’s voice can travel much further than they imagine.

Growing up in Khuzdar, Faiza was deeply committed to community volunteering, but was still discovering what meaningful transformation really meant. Through MRC’s HER POWER project and the Explorer experience, visiting women-led businesses opened her eyes to what was possible showing her that young women from Balochistan can build initiatives of their own and create spaces for others.

That vision led her to found Roshan Kal, establishing safe and supportive spaces where children and young people can speak, participate, learn, and believe in their own potential. Today, she leads with listening, collaboration, and grassroots action.