The girls now in Doha may remain in Qatar or move further afield to continue their studies.Although she declined to provide specifics, she added that several universities around the globe – including some in the US – have offered scholarships.”It will be important for them to continue their education,” she said.Ms Schaeffer Brown said other current and former team members remain in Afghanistan, along with teachers, mentors and others who work for the organisation. The robotics team, which includes teenage members, was formed by Afghan tech entrepreneur and DCF founder Roya Mahboob in 2017. Last year, the team turned its focus on Covid-19 patients by making low-cost ventilators out of car parts.