Wasima* (8) is studying in the second grade and lives in a village where education, especially for girls, has been limited due to the lack of schools for girls. However, since joining a community-based education classroom established by Save the Children, Wasima's* life has been transformed. She couldn't read or write when she first enrolled in the school a year ago. But with the support of dedicated teachers and access to essential resources, such as pens, pencils, notebooks, bags, shoes, jackets, and clothes for winter, provided by Save the Children, she has made remarkable progress in just one year. Now, she can read and write. Education has become her beacon of hope, dreaming of pursuing further studies and serving her country, particularly girls and women.

 "Education is really important for us. Without education, we might not know a lot about life”, says Wasima*.

"Since joining this class in our village, I have learned a lot. When I first joined, I couldn't read or write, but over the course of this year, I've made significant progress and can now read and write proficiently."

She shared, “I aspire to become a doctor in the future. I want to serve my country, especially women. It's my biggest dream.”

Wasima*’s siblings are pleased that she can read and write now; her brother Shamshad*(22) expressed, "There is no girls' school in this valley. These community-based classrooms are the hope for girls in our valley. It is beautiful to see them pursuing their education."

"I hope she will be able to complete her education. She is very passionate about her studies."

Tawab*(25) Wasima*’s teacher shared "It has been two years since I started teaching in the Save the Children community-based classrooms. I have been teaching here since the classes began in this valley."

 "The students are very enthusiastic; they come to the classroom without any absences."

 "The community members here are very happy with these community-based classrooms and are urging me to talk to the office about creating more classes."
 

"When I started this class, these students were shy to participate or talk. Now they are very competitive, and I am happy to hear about it from their families. A good example is Wasima*, who is the topper of this classroom. She is very bright and intelligent."

 "We need stationery, more toys, and books for this class."
 "I believe the greatest need in this village is to construct a girls' school. This would allow all girls to attend school and receive an education."