Public Speaking
ZZ is available for public speaking engagements.
​As a teenager, I survived being kidnapped by the Taliban to become the first female, local Afghan interpreter for the NATO Forces in Afghanistan. Now in the US, I want to use my language skills for public speaking, diplomacy, and inspiring others with my story. I speak English, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Urdu, and intermediate-level Arabic.
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I am hoping that my public speeches will provide some hope and motivation for others around the world.
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You can view my April 2023 speaking engagement at Yale University on my YouTube page below.
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If you wish to book Zamzama at your organization, please visit the Contact page.
ZZ has also interviewed with NPR:
One year after escape, Afghan refugee Zamzama Safi builds new life in Missouri
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Fox News:
Afghan ally fears for her family's safety after fleeing Afghanistan
Rescued Afghan interpreter fears for family 'sacrificing' their safety
Afghan interpreter says family members ‘in hiding’ in Kabul as Taliban hunts US allies
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WBUR:
Afghan Interpreter Arrives In U.S.: 'I'm Trying To Have A Better Life'
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KSDK 5 News:
Afghan refugee talks about the successes of her first year in St. Louis