CHANGE HAS STARTED

CHANGE HAS STARTED

"I always wanted to be a part of the ANA (Afghan National Army) and am so proud to wear this uniform," said 25-year-old Meena Sharifi, one of the 29 women in the graduation ceremony at the army training centre on the outskirts of Kabul.


It's a brave and significant step.29 women passed out from Afghan National Army on Thursday- The first women to do so and has been recruited in finance and logistics in the Afghan Defence Ministry.These women has been trained under NATO forces.This massive structured programme was schedule for 20 weeks.

Rebekah Martinez and Jennifer Marcos are the among the cadre of US army reserve drill sergeants who has trained these women in the Afghan National Army who said that these  women wanted to get out there and work hard to prove that they can do it.EMPOWER WOMEN


This is really a great and important change for Afghanistan and it's people and has brought prestige and honour for the country.The country can be self dependent in near future.When American troops will leave Afghanistan by next mid year these women will play a vital role in regulating the defense arena.One of the main aim of NATO was to build credible army for Afghanistan and I believe the hardships is finally being paid off.This is also a proud moment for NATO because such programme has helped to bridge the gap between Afghans and foreign troops.


This is big change in the mind set of Afghan families as they sent these women for the training programme.Its really hard to convince Afghan families as most of the women are deprived of rights and are often dominated by male counterparts.This is a moment to celebrate for the country after a flawed and violence struck elections last weekend.This can be termed as a historic day as it embarks one of the biggest milestone.
The women chosen for the programme were graduates and literate.The people of Afghanistan should realize the importance of education of girls.Education will definitely will give them choice and a break through in various section of jobs.


Truly this is a victory not only for NATO but also for Afghanistan which is on the path of self creation.This benchmark will create dreams for many other women who wants to break barrier and see life through the eyes of freedom.


Its a new dawn for Afghan women.We can definitely say that change has started.....