Four years ago, Raha Moharrak made history when she became the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest.

Now ready to tackle another feat, Moharrak is working tirelessly to promote women’s participation in sports and change the laws that currently prevent widespread participation. Her campaign focuses on the health aspects of sports, as lack of exercise is correlated with a number of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, depression and more.

“I’m really trying to change this mentality that sports is just for boys, sports is just football and medals and women,” Moharrak told CNNMoney. “It’s not that. Which parent would not want their child to grow up healthy?

source: Arabianow.org