In Kabul, a gym owner’s mission was simple, yet radical for his surroundings: to create a space where both men and women could exercise freely. But under the Taliban’s regime, this act of defiance came at a steep cost. When the gym was shut down, his life’s work was erased, and he was forced into exile with little more than his principles intact. In the United States, with Gii’s support, he began the arduous process of rebuilding. Employment provided more than a paycheck—it became a means to reconstruct his identity and regain his agency. Looking back, his journey is one of unflinching resistance against erasure. Looking forward, his resilience underscores the profound potential for renewal even after profound loss. Stories like his are why your support matters. Every donation creates opportunities for refugees to rebuild, step by step.