Meet Wahida, an Afghan woman determined to build a better future for her family. Living in a remote, mountainous region of Afghanistan, life has always been tough.
'But a few years ago, her family was struggling to get by. “We faced extreme poverty, with no reliable source of income,” she explained. “My brothers migrated to a neighbouring province
and had to work in coal mines to earn some income.”
and had to work in coal mines to earn some income.”
Like many women in her village, her opportunities were limited. “I began schooling at the age of five, but was unable to continue beyond the 10th grade”, Wahida explained. “Many women, including myself, faced both financial and emotional hardships.” Without a clear way to find work, Wahida worried about how to provide for her young children.
However, when Afghanaid visited Wahida’s village to support women like her, it symbolised an opportunity for change. Through the Faragir project, Wahida received comprehensive training in skills designed to improve her ability to earn her own income.
