Fereshteh Forough - The Giving Block

Fereshteh Forough is the founder and CEO of Code to Inspire, the first coding school for girls in Afghanistan, dedicated to empowering young women through education and technology. By providing a supportive environment where Afghan girls can learn coding and digital skills, Code to Inspire helps students achieve financial independence and unlock new career opportunities. Fereshteh was one of the earliest nonprofit leaders to fully embrace cryptocurrency, accepting crypto donations to fund the organization’s programs and create sustainable support for her students. Her pioneering approach has made Code to Inspire a model for how digital assets can fuel social change and expand access to education in underserved communities.