The oldest of five siblings, Aiman Rahman grew up in a small village in Malakand, Pakistan, where most girls do not go to school beyond the age of 11. 
Aiman’s hard work and her father’s unwavering support, allowed her to defy the odds. She completed secondary school with a near perfect academic record, and in the face of immense societal pressure, gained admission to JiuJiang University, China, to study medicine.
Aiman is now fluent in Mandarin, and has completed 5 semesters of a 12 semester MBBS program. However, her dream of becoming a doctor, is now in jeopardy.
Early in 2025, Aiman’s father's small business collapsed due to abrupt changes in government policy, plunging their family into debt and poverty. Now working under bonded labor conditions in a mine, Aiman’s father can no longer afford her tuition and living expenses.
A dedicated and brilliant student, Aiman is thriving in one of the most academically competitive environments in the world; however her ambition is not limited to personal success.
Acutely aware of how a lack of women doctors endangers the lives of women and girls in her community, Aiman envisages using her medical degree to secure crucial healthcare provisions for the women of Malakand. She also knows that if she returns home with a medical degree, it will encourage countless families in Malakand to educate their daughters beyond the traditional cutoff age.
Supporting Aiman is not just about helping one individual; it is about investing in the future of an entire community, and about empowering generations of young girls. Your contribution will not only ensure that Aiman completes her education, it will transform a family’s circumstances, and open the door to an education, for many thousands of girls like Aiman.