Kawsar Mesbah

With only three days remaining until Eid ul-Fitr, while many prepare to celebrate the occasion, some needy families are still waiting for assistance to provide even a simple meal for their children.

Samira Hasani, a young woman in Kabul who teaches at a private course while running an online business with a capital of 2,000 afghanis, says that the first step in any difficult endeavor is always the hardest, but girls should start with courage and trust in their abilities.

KABUL (Pajhwok): Some residents in Kabul have complained about arbitrary increases in house rents by landlords, in violation of a decision by the Joint Committee

“Disability is not a limitation.” Khair-ul-Nesa Shahzad, despite years of illness and physical challenges, has turned her home into a classroom through sheer determination, effort, and perseverance. Today, as a home-based teacher, she plays a vital role in educating children in Kabul.

The harsh winter in Kabul has posed serious challenges for female-headed households. These women say that, to keep their children alive in the bone-chilling cold, they heat their homes with the most basic means available and are calling on well-off individuals, aid organizations, and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to assist them.

After a period of staying at home without work, Eifa Alkozai entered economic and artistic activities by establishing an art gallery in Kabul, creating employment not only for herself, but also job and training opportunities for more than 30 other women.

Officials of a confectionery factory in northern Jawzjan province and a workshop producing traditional Gand Afghani clothing in Kabul report a significant boost in their businesses following coverage by Pajhwok Afghan News.

Maryam Mohammadi, a young woman from the capital Kabul, has turned her creativity and determination into a source of inspiration for many.

KABUL (Pajhwok): A number of Afghan women, sharing their experiences and activities concerning family, education, economy, health and the environment, say that despite numerous challenges,

Naz Rahimi, a young girl from Kabul, has turned her determination and online learning into a remarkable success.

At a private school in Kabul, students prepare homemade healthy meals every Wednesday instead of harmful snacks sold in the market—a program that has not only changed their unhealthy eating habits but also encouraged families to prepare nutritious foods.

Shaima Yousufzai, once battling depression, now supports her family and attracts local and foreign customers by producing jams, pickles and dried vegetables.