I’m a high school graduate currently studying Philosophy of Physics and Advanced English through Voices Unveiled. I’m passionate about feminism and women’s rights—I love learning about women’s struggles and how we can support and empower each other. I also enjoy reading novels, journaling, and gazing at the moon while thinking about the universe. These things help me connect with myself and the world.

I love meeting people from different countries and learning from new perspectives. My dream is to become a diplomat, travel the world, and be a strong voice for women—to shift how society sees us and help build a world where we’re respected and treated equally.

One of my biggest challenges has been growing up in an environment full of pressure and unrealistic expectations. It affected my confidence, mental health, and made me question my worth. Being a refugee and facing the ban on education made it even harder, no matter how hard I tried.

The self-empowerment course changed that. It gave me tools to rebuild my confidence, taught me how to cope in healthy ways, and reminded me of my value beyond society’s expectations. Meeting strong, inspiring women helped me believe in my own potential. It was more than a class—it was a life-changing experience.
I’d recommend this course to every Afghan girl. It’s a safe, healing space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered. You grow not just as a student, but as a person.

I am a highschool graduate. I am currently studying painting and journaling online. My goals are to stay healthy physically and mentally, and to pursue painting. Depression is one of the hardest challenges I have ever faced. This past year, I had a mental breakdown and developed a panic disorder. It affected my physical health as well. I want to take the Voices Unveiled Self Empowerment course because I want to empower myself. I want to become more disciplined, powerful and smart. I have experienced what it is like to be at ground zero. I consider this course as an opportunity for change. I want to experience the benefits of this class. I would be thrilled to get the chance.

I am Voices Unveiled’s youngest student. I’m currently in grade 9 at an online British under the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. I also take two English courses -one of which is an elective with V.U. I love to read. Just this morning, I started the book Atomic Habits. I'm also proud to say that I’ve recently self-published my first book, all about me! Aside from reading, I enjoy painting, journaling, and, most of all, playing cricket. One of the hardest things since the Taliban came has been not being able to play cricket just because I'm a girl.

Studying is also one of my favorite hobbies. My dream is to become a successful trauma surgeon and be financially independent. I want to make my parents proud, help people in need, stay physically and mentally healthy, and continue pursuing my love for painting and cricket. I also hope to become a prosecutor one day.

As an Afghan girl, I’ve faced many challenges — like limited access to education, fear of being judged for dreaming big, and not always having the freedom to choose my own path. Many people here still believe that girls should only marry, have children, and do housework. I’ve felt that pressure. But these challenges have made me stronger and more determined to succeed, and that’s exactly why I’m working so hard. I want to prove that girls can achieve anything. One of the hardest challenges I’ve faced is depression. I went through a mental breakdown last year and developed a panic disorder. It deeply affected both my mental and physical health.

I was in the most recent semester of the Voices Unveiled Self-Empowerment course. It helped me so much -both personally and academically. This course helped me realize my worth and gave me the courage to speak up for myself. I consider it an opportunity for change. As an Afghan girl, it reminded me that I can achieve my goals, no matter the obstacles. I loved it a lot. Now I have the confidence to do anything.

Returning to this course would feel like a chance to keep growing. I want to keep learning, believing in myself, and inspire other Afghan girls to do the same. Many girls here don’t have the freedom to study or dream big. That’s why I recommend the Voices Unveiled course. It helps us become more confident, disciplined, and empowered. To every girl out there who wants to grow into her powerful, smart, and unstoppable self: take this opportunity. Believe in your dreams, because they matter.

I completed my bachelor’s degree before the Taliban came to power. My dreams and goals are to become a professional writer and a university lecturer. Currently, I am studying English B2 and Advanced Grammar online with the Path of Hope Organization, and Upper Intermediate English at the NSDE Foundation (New Skills, Development & Education).

Some of my favorite activities include studying, teaching, traveling, photography, writing, spending time with children, and—when I can—getting some rest.

As an Afghan woman, I have faced many unique and difficult challenges. However, the Voices Unveiled self-empowerment class has been a powerful source of inspiration for me. It helps me rise above my problems and has given me strength and confidence as a woman. I truly appreciate the materials covered in this class, as well as the supportive and empowering instructor.

Thank you so much for caring about Afghan women.

Before the return of the Taliban, I graduated from university with a degree in Pharmacy. Currently, I am studying English online through the Voices Unveiled program. I have a deep interest in painting, teaching, and spending time in nature. My hobbies include reading books, playing with children, and dancing.

I have set three long-term goals for myself:
1.⁠ ⁠To find a safe place to live with dignity and peace (by 2026–2027).
2.⁠ ⁠To continue my education in business and administration (in 2028).
3.⁠ ⁠To start a business with my husband, one that helps us become self-reliant and creates job opportunities for girls and women (by 2029–2030).

These are only my long-term goals—I also have short- and medium-term goals—but for now, I wanted to highlight the future I envision and when I hope to begin each step.

My journey has not been easy. During my academic life, my family did not support or encourage me. They believed that reading and writing was enough for girls and that higher education was unnecessary. But thank God, despite all the obstacles, I convinced them to let me continue. Even then, I was unable to choose a field that truly interested me. I also lost many valuable opportunities, such as a scholarship from the American University of Afghanistan and the chance to pursue further English studies. Financial difficulties were another major challenge. I had to work while studying to cover my educational expenses.

Now, I face a new set of challenges. There is no safe place for my family in Afghanistan. I am raising two young daughters alone while my husband lives far away, trying to find a path toward a more secure and dignified life for all of us.

Still, I hold onto hope. I believe I deserve a better life—and I will work to achieve it. I am deeply grateful for the Voices Unveiled class. It has transformed not only my inner world but also brought real changes to my life. This class led me from darkness to light. I had lost myself—I felt afraid, self-loathing, and disconnected from everything. But through this class, I learned that these emotions, though painful, are a natural part of life. Instead of avoiding them, we must accept them with open hearts and learn how to release them in healthy ways.

I want to participate in this class again and again. It teaches you how to understand yourself and your emotions—something that is missing in the lives of many Afghan women and girls. We suffer not just from hardship, but from a lack of emotional support and guidance. There is no system in place to help us understand our inner world. We live in constant uncertainty. But I still have hope that change will come—to me, and to others like me.

I was a high school graduate before the Taliban invasion. I have continued my education to the best of my ability and am currently studying English through Voices Unveiled online, as well as taking some online courses in law and political science. My greatest interests are writing, teaching, and exercising. My goal for the future is to receive a scholarship overseas and leave Afghanistan, so I can pursue my passion for writing stories in a more academic way, have my poems and stories published, become a successful politician, and fight against ignorance and injustice. My greatest challenges are the limited educational opportunities and freedom, along with the refusal of those in power to recognize my rightful place as half of society.

I have already taken the Voices Unveiled self-empowerment course for two semesters. This class is meaningful to me because I have learned self-acceptance, and that as a human being, I can make mistakes and sometimes feel sadness and regrets, and accept these as part of life. Then, slowly, I can overcome them, love myself, and prioritize myself in any situation. I can say no to what I don’t want and let my feelings be felt. They should not be suppressed, but rather understood. In this way, I can find logical solutions, accept myself with all my strengths and weaknesses, and express the best version of myself. I free my thoughts and let them expand, knowing that I am human. I don’t need to be perfect—I am enough, and I am grateful for that.

I would like to continue my studies with Voices Unveiled because this course helps me become more aware of myself. As the name suggests, the focus of this course is self-empowerment, which means understanding that I am important. I want to feel the way I did as a student of this course again, continue to gain knowledge, and learn more about strong women who have not given up, and about parts of ourselves we rarely have the opportunity to explore and express.

This course is especially important for Afghan girls because it helps us break free from the four walls imposed around us and rediscover peace within ourselves—a space where we can truly know, love, and care for our mental well-being.