The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women.

Rezai, a 25 year old businesswoman from the Daikundi province of Afghanistan, is using one of Afghanistan’s most lucrative natural resources to propel herself into the business world.

Rezai first decided to start her own business when she noticed certain inefficiencies in the way almonds were packaged in Afghanistan.

Almonds, one of Afghanistan’s most well known exports, are required to meet certain standards when being de-shelled and packaged. Rezai found a way to adhere to these guidelines, but do it in an efficient and expedited manor.

Now, Rezai operates Tak Banoo Company (TBC), an almond de-shelling and packaging company.

Rezai currently is in contract with several almond farmers and has a fully staffed employee base. But that isn’t the end of Rezai’s role in Afghan society.

She has worked with the Department of Women’s Affairs as a Business Exposition Coordinator and has also served as the Deputy of Women’s Affairs in the Daikundi province. She now serves as the Director of the Afghanistan Women’s and Men’s Development Organization.

However, her most illustrious honor comes from the Vice President of Afghanistan, Mr. Mohammed Karim Khalili, when he gave her an award of appreciation for being the Best Manager of the Year and coordinating communication between her provincial government and the AWMDO.

Despite all of her success in the past, Rezai looks to the future to expand TBC and help her native Afghanistan rebuild.