Teen Voices
Student at Liberal Afghanistan College Shares Horror of Attack
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Alia attends the American University of Afghanistan, one of the handful of universities in the country that females are permitted to attend.
Teen Voices
Afghan Girl Dreams of Going Home Again
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Zahra used to live in Afghanistan before she came to the U.S. She’d like to go back some day, but doesn’t know if that will be possible.
Teen Voices
Afghan Street Children Pick Coins Over Classes
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At first, Mahtab blamed the government for the prevalence of street children in Kabul. Once she realized she could do something to help, the 16-year-old began teaching at The Borderfree Afghan Street Kids School in Kabul, which opened in 2015. Ninety-three Afghan street children attend the school run by volunteers who teach language and math literacy.
Teen Voices
From Three Blocks to Three Miles: Afghan Teen’s Journey to School
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Being driven away from school was devastating for third-grader Arifa. But when she learns of a new school she can attend, not even a three mile walk could stand in her way of completing her education.
Teen Voices
From Eating Last to Staying Quiet, No Rights for Afghan Girls
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Being female in Afghanistan is hard, even if you have a supportive family like teen writer Haya does.
Teen Voices
Teen’s Family Trades Afghanistan for Sweden
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“Coming to a new country is like beginning a new adventure,” writes Shahira, 16, about her family’s move from Afghanistan to Sweden. Her new home brings many firsts – first co-ed learning experience, first movie theater and first taste of freedom.
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Girl Describes Life After Taliban Attack of Kunduz
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Aida is 14 years old and her world has been irreparably damaged by the Taliban’s brief takeover of nearby Kunduz in her home country of Afghanistan.
Teen Voices
Why Good Girls Never Choose Love in Afghanistan
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Even though teen writer Zahra W. says “people don’t believe in love” in Afghanistan, for her, life without love is “less sweet.”
Teen Voices
In Afghanistan, My Girlfriends Traded for a Car
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Masooda wanted to be the minister of education. Mahnaz had her eyes on the prime minister seat. Malali planned on becoming mayor of Kabul. But now they are far away and I’m sure their dreams are deleted.
Teen Voices
Afghan Teen Pleads for Courage in Countrywomen
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As a teen in Afghanistan, Zahra has seen what her fate could be if she and her peers don’t defy men and their own culture. Here, she shares the stories of three women and girls who felt they had no alternative but to stay silent.