The Girl From Chitral Who Is Merging Culture With Technology | 30 Under 30
From Chitral to the 30 Under 30 stage, Faryal Khekashan shares her journey of merging traditional culture with modern technology. A powerful message on self-belief, decision-making, and empowering young women to shape their own future.
In this inspiring talk, Faryal Khekashan shares her journey from Chitral to becoming Innovation Lead at the Hunar Mandaan Centre for Culture and Creative Entrepreneurship.
She talks about the challenges of coming from a conservative region and how those experiences shaped her mission to connect culture with technology. Her work focuses on preserving cultural identity while creating space for innovation and creative growth.
Faryal dedicates her message to young people, especially women and girls who face social pressure or limitations. She emphasizes that personal choices define your direction in life and encourages everyone to take ownership of their future.
Her story is a reminder that background does not define limits. With clarity, courage, and consistent decisions, anyone can create meaningful change and turn their story into a source of strength and impact.
