Shokriya Rahimi, 24, from Wardak Province, Hazara
Shokriya’s father was killed in a suicide attack and she has a younger brother who works to support the family. Shokriya teaches maths but that doesn’t even cover the family’s basic needs.
“If I am able to complete my Bachelors degree, I would like to continue in education as an educator and teach others; I wish to help other girls in my situation who have a desire to learn but cannot due to economic or family difficulties.”
“I want to become a computer science expert.”
Amina Omid, 21, from Lal Sargengal of Ghour Province
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Amina lives with her sister in Ghor. She loves poetry and writing.
“My ambition is to work hard to build strong leadership at community level where women can play an active role in their communities and are treated equally and humanely.”
“I study politics and I want to use the tools of politics to facilitate the process of peace building”.
Khalida
Benewah University, Computer Engineering,
There are six children in my family and my father is very old although my mother is young. My mother is a tailor and supports us with food and clothing necessities. Kandahar is a difficult place for women, but I want to change this situation for women here.
The Rahela Trust mentoring program is a key for this change.
My aim is to establish a computer centre to help all women learn how to find job. Women need to get released from the pain of poverty and I would like to support them and become their left hand.
