A Day in the Life
In September 2009, Medair’s Emma Le Beau journeyed to isolated communities in Afghanistan to speak directly with women at their homes.
As she helped them with their daily chores, she listened and learned about their lives, their hopes, and their needs.
Women in Afghanistan
It is also very different types of work. We are multi-skilled, not like the men who only have one job to do.
Women in Afghanistan
When we have enough milk we make yoghurt by shaking a goat skin back and forth for an hour. But sometimes the goat skin has holes in it so we lose some.
Women in Afghanistan
We look after the animals – milking them and feeding them. It’s a big part of our work.
Women in Afghanistan
We worry about the long, cold winter that is coming. We hope we will have enough food for our children.
Women in Afghanistan
The best thing about our life is when we are healthy. If you are not healthy then you can do nothing.
Women in Afghanistan
Too often, the water comes from contaminated streams and dirty ponds that make people sick.
Women in Afghanistan
We know we need safe drinking water so the spring protection that Medair is bringing is good.
