Stimmen & Ergebnisse
Letters from Afghanistan
Living in Afghanistan nowadays is very hard for everyone, especially for women. However, we must persevere, and I am confident that we can overcome these challenges. Therefore, I would like to describe my daily life under this government.
I wake up at 5:00 am every day. I begin by praying to Allah and then reading the Quran. Next, I study mathematics and complete some exercises because it is my favorite subject. After that, I prepare breakfast for my family. We are six people in total: two sisters, two brothers, my mother, and my father. I am truly grateful for my parents' support during these difficult times.
While having breakfast, I wash the dishes and do some household chores. Then, I attend a private center that the Taliban are unaware of. I am determined not to stray from my dreams. I return home by 11:00 am. Upon my return, I wash my hands and face, prepare lunch, and then pray to Allah. At 3:00 pm, I head back to the center. However, I feel stressed and fearful when walking on the streets, as the Taliban may become aware of my activities. Despite these challenges, I never give up.
I arrive home by 6:00 pm and take a 30-minute nap to relax. Afterwards, I pray to Allah, and then we have dinner. After 9:00 pm, I teach at an organization called Wild Flower. I find great joy in teaching and learning here. It allows me to reach out to girls who are unable to attend school or centers due to their remote locations in towns and villages. I am grateful to be a part of Wild Flower as it provides opportunities for those who have been deprived of education and resources.
This is my daily routine in Afghanistan amidst these challenging circumstances. Despite the presence of the Taliban, I remain steadfast in pursuing my dreams. Nothing is more important to me than my future and aspirations.
Student, 17 years old
Letter from a Girl in Kabul
In the name of the compassionate and merciful God,
It's around 3:30 in the morning, the blessed 16th month of Ramadan, and I'm preparing sehri for my family. At 4:25, I heard the morning call to prayer, performed my morning prayers, and did some household chores. By 8:00 a.m., I was embroidering. I've always dreamt of becoming a successful and renowned doctor. I studied hard for 12 years and graduated with excellent grades from school. I spent 2 years in university studying my desired field and was on track for success, but unfortunately, with the arrival of the Taliban, all my dreams and aspirations shattered.
First, schools were closed, then universities, and then the work conditions for girls and women became very difficult. I couldn't continue my education, neither could I pursue my bachelor's nor master's degrees in my desired field. Sometimes, we talk with our family about the conditions in Kabul. My father is unemployed because there are no job opportunities. My brother is a migrant worker in Iran to support our family. He went to Iran in the first year of the Taliban's arrival to work and couldn't finish his education. He's only 19 years old.
My sister was in the 7th grade when schools closed, and she couldn't finish her education. My sister and I work as seamstresses and embroiderers at home while studying English. My sister teaches from 6 to 7, and I teach from 8 to 9. I also have students from 4 to 5 and 8 to 9 two days a week online.
I'm truly grateful that despite these challenging circumstances, I can still improve my English and continue my education. I know these days will pass, and these conditions won't last forever. Schools and universities will reopen, and girls will resume their duties without fear, walking confidently on the streets of Kabul.
Living in these conditions is really tough, especially for a girl or a woman. I hope and pray that these circumstances will come to an end, and all girls in my country, including myself, can achieve our dreams and desires.
Hoping for a better and brighter future.
Student, 21 years old
