Date: 7 Sep 2021
Zahra, a 15-year-old Afghan girl, has encountered many challenges in her life living in extreme poverty. Her father is a day labourer with calloused hands from working day and night. He failed to earn enough to ensure a bright future for his children.
One day her father decided to say no to Zahra’s education because he could no longer afford to pay for her school, and there were no government hub schools nearby. Zahra was heartbroken as a proper education was her only hope for a better future and a way out of poverty. As an intelligent child with a hunger for knowledge the possibility of never stepping into a school again threw her into deep despair.
When all hopes seemed to be lost, BRAC Afghanistan’s Community Based Secondary Girls School (CBGS) began operating in her community. It could not have been better timing! She enrolled in the classes and once again started her studies with new vigor. “My family and I are grateful to BRAC for helping us during these trying times. I feel like I can build something of my own one day.,” said Zahra confidently.
Zahra wants to start working after her graduation and ensure her family’s improved standard of living.