Nasrin Gul is a 13-year old who lives in Mahal-e-Arifan area of Enjil District in Herat province, Afghanistan, with her family of seven. She attends the Adolescent Learning Program (ALP) classes. She suffers from a physical disability that makes walking and strenuous tasks difficult.
Nasrin’s sisters and brothers are younger than her and they do not attend school.
The family had been displaced from Jawand District of Badghis, and they moved to Herat due to conflict and insecurity. Nasrin shared that life was difficult in Badghis and they felt unsafe.
Nasrin Gul expresses her gratitude saying, “My father was uncomfortable sending me to schools that were taught by male teachers, until he heard and researched about BRAC Afghanistan’s classes. My mother and teachers convinced my father to allow me to study. Now, both of my parents are happy with their decision; as they see that I can now read and write and my teacher is also a female. My mother attends every meeting organized by our respective teachers. My father is aware of the class environment and has no concerns with continuing my education. I am happier now than I was in Badghis and prior to joining this class. I am the only person that can read and write in my family so it has had a positive impact on all my family members. I feel proud and empowered”.
