Driven by Purpose: The Payal Sahni Story

Payal Sahni learned from her parents at a young age to “live in a way that lifts others”. If a friend was in need, it didn’t matter what they had planned—they would drop everything to help. Gratitude is another key value she lives by, such as being grateful to live in a country where the contributions of women and girls is valued. Her family fled Afghanistan for the US when she was six.  Sahni, who has not returned to the home she knew, still thinks about her childhood home in Kabul, wondering if it ’s still standing and about what may have happened if her family hadn’t left. In those first months in America, Sahni learned about the importance of paying it forward. When their family arrived in the country, they were fortunate to be able to stay at first with cousins. After finding their own small apartment, they offered space to house other extended family and friends who were also refugees. For many years, there were mattresses on the floor, ready for guests who needed a place to stay.During that time, Sahni ’s mother and father worked two and sometimes even three jobs each, determined to earn enough to provide her with opportunities for a better, safer life. She says she will always be grateful for what her parents sacrificed for her future.Her early experiences shaped her guiding beliefs. Just as her family was able to find safety and opportunity in the United States, she believes that everyone deserves that chance —a fair shot and a safe haven. A calli...
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