Gothenburg memories with a pinch of accessibility – Tanzila Khan
This is not an ordinary day. This is the day I have double-checked my eyeliner, grabbed my favorite Poke Bowl and now I am speeding my wheelchair to Uppsala Central Station to catch my train to Stockholm because I have an onward train to Gothenburg. Coming to Sweden from Pakistan and as a woman with […]
Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
Meet our first-ever Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award winner from The Prince’s Trust Awards 2022! Tanzila Khan is an inspirational women’s rights activist, entrepreneur, and student from Pakistan. Selected by Amal Clooney in recognition for her remarkable work to increase women’s access to menstrual, pregnancy, and reproductive health products through her company @girlythings.pk Sponsored by […]
Dear Amal
Dear Amal. I am beyond words to describe my love and respect for you. The way you embraced me and made me feel so comfortable. Your faith in me has ignited a fire I didn’t even know existed. Just like countless girls out there, I too want the grace and empathy of you, Amal Amaluddin […]
Opatija, Croatia 2022 #Disabilitysolotravel
Step 1: Let the madness kick in and you decide to take yet another solo trip of your lifStep 2: Spend hours looking for accessible accommodation, shortlist a few according to your budget, needs and mood. I got Astoria Design Hotel which was costly but worth it because it had a lift. I have started […]
Meri Bachpan Kahani ft. Joyland-BEHIND THE SCENES
Its amazing to recall how many times I was told to do a ‘desk job’ because it would be suitable for my disability. But here I am writing, directing my own projects about causes that matter for people who matter. My favorite part is getting people together and making sure we all have fun while […]
Meri Bachpan Kahani ft. Joyland
This video is special because my body does not allow me to take rides like I could in my bachpan. This is partly because of my disability, my back giving up on me and probably my age. Otherwise the child in me can never go away. But I am glad to steal a few moments […]
A cup of tea and Inclusion – Tanzila Khan
It’s 4 am and the world outside this window is as white as snow. Pun Intended. I sit down with my tea and with every sip I recall a story that I would like to share with you all. A couple of years ago I was part of a leadership exchange from Pakistan to the […]
Project New York ft Wheel the World – BTS
So quick story time! I often felt lonely in my journey and like actual journey when I am traveling thinking that I am carving a way that it is not there. I wondered if I can just call someone or an organization to ask about accessibility or to do bidding on my behalf to make […]
What happens in Poland
What happens in Poland should come grace your screens and your travel dreams!I chose Poland because I wanted to navigate accessibility across a country we don’t hear much about. So I grab my rucksack, a small bag, three chargers, eyeliner, and an empty water bottle and head to Poland to find Po. Just kidding! As […]
Homecoming Olympic Games at Uppsala University
Big shout out to Anton Ryberg and Tom Helling for arranging amazing activities for us. I would like to add here that the last time I was in any collegelike environment was almost 10 years ago and I could not participate in many experiences that are essential to the student life and that help shape […]