Living and earning money is not an easy task, especially in a situation where poverty is widespread.
Maryam a 23-years old literate girl who lives with her parents, two brothers and one sister in Dehmeskin village of Bagram district, Parwan province. She tells her story in her own words:
As the eldest daughter of my family, I have huge responsibility to help look after everyone....
FREBA, THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Freba is 21 years old, married and lives at her father in-law’s house in Shahrak Ulia village of Mazar-e-Sharif. Her husband is a labor with irregular income.
She says, the financial situation of my family was not good at all. I started my higher education, but had to leave just after completing two semesters due to financial problems.
Freba added, “this all changed...
Hand in Hand Afghanistan (HiH Af) is a not-for-profit and non-governmental organization registered with Ministry of Economy of the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan/ under the (License # 890) dated 21 December 2006 working towards elimination of poverty through creation of enterprise and jobs.