غزني کې راستنې شوې استادې لسګونو نجونو ته د زده کړو زمینه برابره کړې

In Ghazni, a returnee Afghan woman who spent many years as a refugee in Iran has created opportunities for dozens of other returnee girls to learn painting and calligraphy.

Sara Rezaei, who learned the art of painting, drawing, and calligraphy during two decades of exile, is now training dozens of other returnee girls in Ghazni.

She returned to Afghanistan six years ago and, through the skills she acquired, has given new hope to the futures of many girls.

Speaking about her work, Sara Rezaei said: “Our educational center is very beneficial for girls who have returned from displacement because the art of painting provides mental peace and emotional comfort, and it is also a great way for them to earn an income.”

Mahdessa Jamal, who was forcibly deported from Pakistan a year ago and completed her painting training at this educational center, said she now earns a good income through her artworks and has been able to financially support her family in difficult economic times. She added that she hopes to create similar opportunities for other returnee girls.

Mahdessa Jamal said: “I have gone through many hardships during displacement, and I want to learn more about painting and drawing so that I can teach this art to girls like me who were born in exile and have now returned. My goal is to help ease their difficulties — they can both learn a skill and earn some money.”

Currently, more than 80 girls are studying various art forms at this training center, nearly half of whom have returned from Iran and Pakistan.

They hope that through this art, they will be able to financially support their families.

Returnee Hamida Yousufi said: “My hope is that one day I can proudly tell my father that I have learned this art and that I can now support him. This art is very beneficial for me and my family, and through it, I can provide financial support.”

Tahmina Naderi, a resident of Ghazni, also said: “Our teacher has created learning opportunities for 80 girls. Our aim is to pass on these skills to other girls as well, so that new hopes and goals can emerge in their lives.”

Economic experts believe that empowering returnee women with artistic skills can play an effective role in making families more economically self-reliant, especially as many returnee families face severe financial challenges.