Mona introduction
Mona was born in Iran to an Afghan refugee family. Now living in Afghanistan, Mona studies at a university in Kabul. She hopes her writing will help raise the status of women in Afghan society.
Watch Out for Underage Drivers in Kabul
I would love to drive myself, but not in Afghanistan.
Finding Independence
I decided I must find a full-time job. I searched, and asked my friends and teachers to help me find a good job. After three months, I found an office job. Now I earn my own way.
The Wonderful Yard
Surrounding the garden were sunflowers, which were tall, yellow and green. When the sunflowers ripened, they gave seeds, which my father and I ate while watching TV and movies.
Going to College
I looked at the title of the first chapter of my Universe Success book titled “Why Go to College?”
Like Painting with Watercolors under Rain: Visiting India
All of my India travels were wonderful, but one will always stick with me. My friends and I had gone out in a group and I was wearing white clothes when suddenly it began raining.
A Child’s Ramadan Fast
At the end of class Mozhgan came over and ate a cake in front of me. I told her I was hungry and thirsty. Mozhgan encouraged me to eat or drink something, so I ate a piece of cake.