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She Studied Secretly
- 1. She secretly studied, risking her life to complete her Education
- 2. not leave our homes…”
- 5. Thirty Years of War
- 9. What are the people asking for? "These hills have seen far too much dying, suffering and killing…Now its time to turn those Stones into Schools.” Afghan General in Baharak, Afghanistan
- 18. A Student Founded Initiative
- 24. Playground
- 27. Site of a Future School
- 28. Improving the quality of education
- 29. The teachers had never dissected a frog…
- 30. Turning Stones into Schools
Editor's Notes
- Meeting Nasrin. Quiet and timid at first. Studied secretly, risked her life when, under tha Taliban it was a capital crime punishable b deaht. Yes. Understanding the danger, she continued to study. This is not only Nasrin’s story, but that of thousands of girls in Afghanistan. The young woman seemed quiet and timid at first, speaking in hushed tones as if reliving the years of oppression. In simple English, she volunteered her story of growing up in northern Afghanistan during the Taliban regime. “For five years I studied secretly,” she said. Under Afghanistan law at that time, her actions were a capital crime. She understood the danger but, more than anything, she wanted to learn to read and write. “I risked my life. Every day I knew – my family and teacher also knew – that at any time we might be found out.” This is not only Nasrin’s story, but it is the story told by thousands of young girls who were imprisoned in their homes during the Taliban regime. From 1996-2006, a death penalty was the reward for women who wanted to attend school. Many schools were burned and teachers and students were killed. Today, only 13 per cent of women and girls in Afghanistan are literate. Nasrin risked her life for literacy because it was her only path to freedom. “Without education, if I had never learned to read or write, I would still be imprisoned, unable to choose my own future. At least now I have options.” Education for the next generation of boys and girls could empower them to rebuild their lives, and to create a more peaceful future for their country. Nasrin already sees a brighter future for herself and women of her generation. “ I want to be a lawyer so that I can liberate other women who do not have a voice.”
- We were imprisoned in our homes. We wanted freedom.
- When we first arrived in Afghanistan, this is what we saw. Just the day before, there had been a car bombing here. As you can see that wall is blown out. A canadian corporal was killed. It reminded us of the danger
- This is the king’s palace in Kabul.
- At the University…the russian tanks. A common site in Afghanistan. There has been war for the past 30 years.
- The average person is faced with the same risks that we had. You can see the students here, walking to school….they live every day with these dangers…they do not know who is an extremist
- Even in this war, and the difficulty that they find themselves in. They are doing their best with the opportunity that they have. The people work hard.
- War is not the answer. It costs one million dollars to send one US soldier to Afghanistan for one year. They need a way for the next generation to have peace, to be able to speak to their government about their needs.
- It amazes me that after so many years of war, the people can still see hope for their future through education.
- 30% of schools are in buildings
- Tell the story…a friend…
- The community leaders see hope through education.
- There is hope through education because…
- When women are educated they put back 90% of their income back into their communities Mothers who are educated are less likely to say yes when their sons ask if they can join the Taliban Women who are educated are able to work and be somewhat more visible to society
- The story We are privilidged to now be in partnership with ADRA Canada. We are excited about the new opportunities that we now have to expand this initiative throughout the communities across Canada. The new collaboration between ADRA Canada and ADRA Afghanistan has created a strong framework for the implementation of the building of the classrooms. Through the collaboration with the ADRA Afghanstan representatives, Local people implement Local involvement
- Now that we have been there, and seen the situation, what can we do?
- Take a look at the handout that was on your seat when you arrived.
- When we arrived here, our goal was to build classrooms. Then we were introduced to these schools where the students are studying outside on the ground. This is the case for 70% of the schools in Afghanistan….
- 70% of the teachers could not pass the tests that they were giving to their students. They are willing for us to help them.