Zahra Mohammadi, a 17-year-old girl living with paralysis, has learned to paint and draw despite physical limitations, urging other girls not to let disability or restrictions stand in the way of their ambitions.
Mohammadi, who lives in the central province of Kapisa, spends her days creating drawings and paintings from a small room in her family home. With the help of her brother, she moves to her work table, where she practices art that she says has given her confidence and purpose.
“I want girls, not only in Afghanistan but everywhere, whether their conditions are better or worse than mine, to never lose hope,” Mohammadi said. “They should work and develop their talents.”
She said she hopes to receive more support to continue developing her skills and added that she is also studying other subjects alongside painting.
Her family describes her as determined and resilient, saying she has refused to allow her condition to define her future.
Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Mohammadi continues to pursue her education and artistic goals, offering a message of perseverance to other young girls facing hardship.
