“This training gave me hope when I had none,” says Fatima*.
“When I first came to this center, I was reunited with so many of my old school friends and classmates. It felt like stepping back into a world I thought I had lost forever,” she explains with a smile.
Fatima, like many women here, faced limited opportunities and a life of isolation. “If this vocational training didn’t exist, I would have nothing to do. It’s not just a course—it’s a lifeline, a second chance, and a way out of a frustrated and stagnant life,” she says, her voice brimming with gratitude.
For Fatima*, the training center represents an entirely new chapter. At just 18, her dreams of completing secondary school were shattered when she was banned from continuing her education. But through WASSA vocational training program, supported by UNICEF, Fatima is finding a way to rebuild her future.
“I never thought I’d have the chance to learn something new after I was forced to leave school,” she says. “But here, I’m learning skills that will allow me to earn a living and support my family. This training isn’t just about acquiring knowledge—it’s about reclaiming my dignity and independence.”
For women like Fatima, these programs are more than just classes. They provide a sense of community, purpose, and hope, breaking the cycle of despair and creating new possibilities for a brighter future.
«این آموزش زمانی که هیچ امیدی نداشتم، به من امید داد»، فاطمه* می‌گوید.
او با خوشحالی می‌گوید که این مرکز نه‌تنها فرصتی برای یادگیری مهارت‌های جدید، بلکه راهی برای بازگشت به زندگی اجتماعی و دیدار دوباره با دوستان قدیمی‌اش بوده است.
فاطمه که با چالش‌های زندگی و فرصت‌های محدود مواجه بوده، می‌گوید: «این دوره آموزشی واسا با حمایت مالی یونیسیف فقط یک صنف نیست، بلکه یک فرصت دوباره و راهی برای تغییر زندگی من است.»
او اکنون با یادگیری مهارت‌های جدید، به آینده امیدوار است و می‌گوید این آموزش به او کمک کرده تا اعتمادبه‌نفس و توانمندی خود را بازیابد و برای حمایت از خانواده‌اش آماده شود.
برای بسیاری از زنان مانند فاطمه، این برنامه‌ها فراتر از یادگیری مهارت هستند؛ آن‌ها امید، هدف و فرصتی برای شروعی تازه فراهم می‌کنند.