In a country where girls still face challenges to getting an education, one father’s daily sacrifice is inspiring the world. Meet Mia Khan a dad from rural Afghanistan who’s doing everything he can to give his daughters a better future.
🚴 A Father’s Daily Journey
Every day, Mia Khan drives 12 kilometers on a motorcycle to take his three daughters to school. But he doesn’t just drop them off he waits four hours outside until they finish their classes, so he can bring them home safely.
“I bought this motorcycle just for them,” Khan says. “We’ve been doing this for 7 years now.”
Two of his daughters are in 7th grade. The third is in 6th. And he’s just getting started.
💔 A Tough Choice: Sons or Daughters?
Mia Khan has three sons and eight daughters. Because of his poor financial situation, he couldn’t afford to educate all of them. Most people in his village would have chosen the boys.
But Khan made a different choice: he chose to educate his daughters.
“I want them to have a future. I want them to become doctors and help our people,” he says.
👩 A Mother’s Sacrifice
Khan’s wife, Khorma, supports his dream and made sacrifices of her own. When Khan fell ill and could no longer work, she got a job as a janitor in a hospital to support the family.
“I saw educated women working there, holding pens and papers, earning more,” she says.
“That’s when I decided my girls must get an education.”
🧠 A Dream from the Past
Khan’s passion for education started in his childhood. He was once a student too but had to drop out when his father forced him to work.
“I never got the chance to learn,” he says. “Now, I’m making sure my daughters do.”
👧 Daughters with Big Dreams
Khan’s daughter Rozai, 13, says it’s tough not having anyone at home to help with homework but she’s grateful to be in school.
Her younger sister Jannat Bibi, 12, shares her dream:
“I want to become a doctor, just like my parents hope. I’ll make them proud.”
💬 Changing Minds in the Village
At first, some neighbors didn’t understand why Khan was putting so much effort into educating girls. But today, that’s changed.
“Now they’re proud of me,” he says. “Many even support my decision.”
🌟 One Man’s Mission to Change the Future
Mia Khan and his wife are doing more than just sending their daughters to school they’re breaking barriers, changing attitudes, and inspiring hope.
Their story is a powerful reminder: real change starts at home and sometimes, all it takes is a motorcycle, determination, and love.
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