Nasik Omar, an Anfal survivor living in Askar village, dedicated her home for a three-month literacy course and overcame illiteracy with the help of her daughter, who served as her teacher, fulfilling her lifelong dream of learning to read and write.

Overcoming Illiteracy Amid a Legacy of Loss

Having lost her entire family during the genocidal Anfal campaign, Nasik Omar chose education as a path to heal from the trauma of her past.

For three months, she opened her home to a literacy program and studied alongside other women in Askar village, located in the Aghjalar sub-district of the Chamchamal district, determined to break free from the limits of illiteracy.

A Daughter Teaching Her Own Mother

Nasik’s story is marked by a deeply personal bond, as her daughter, Asya Rauf, took on the role of teacher.

After years devoted to raising her children, Nasik became a student in her own home, while Asya guided not only her mother but also other women in the village. Asya Rauf noted that the participants have now achieved reading and writing proficiency and are eager to continue advancing their education.

Program Completion and Certification

The literacy course was implemented as part of a joint initiative between the German organization Wadi and the Hawari Gala Organization for Women and Children’s Development.

At the end of the program, Nasik and her classmates successfully passed their exams and received official certificates, marking the end of their illiteracy journey.