Providing pathways through education
Hila was 16 when she left Afghanistan. Women and girls were barred from schools and universities there, and she dreamed of being able to pursue an education.
However, when she arrived in Indonesia, she was shocked and heartbroken to discover she would not be allowed to work or study. Hila had left everything behind for the chance to learn, only to have the very same doors closed to her once more.
Still, Hila was determined to make the best of her situation. She learned English in a refugee-led school and was even able to earn a US high school diploma. That certification is a powerful symbol to Hila of her refusal to abandon her hopes.
Now, she’s dreaming even bigger.
Hila’s goal is to study astrophysics and become a scientist or a teacher – someone who gives back to society. She says education is what gives her life purpose, but she needs an opportunity to chase the future she envisions for herself.
Australia could provide that opportunity.
Your support today will strengthen our call for life-changing education pathways for refugees like Hila.