HOW ARFAANA IS CHASING HER DREAM

GRADUATION DAY IN KARACHI

Arfaana is standing in the central courtyard of her school with the rest of her graduating class. She’s beaming with pride as she’s handed a diploma that will enable her to go to high school. She’s the first member of her family to do so. It’s a big step towards her goal of becoming a doctor.

Arfaana’s come a long way to be here in Karachi today. Her family is originally from Quetta, 700 kilometres away. When she was a child, her father, who works selling French fries from a stall, moved the entire family from Quetta to Karachi in search of a better life and financial success for his business. While the move opened up opportunities for Arfaana, it was not an easy road.