In a land where childhood is fraught with challenges, Sher Ahmad, a resilient ten-year-old from the heart of Afghanistan, carried the weight of a chronic illness. His innocent eyes, clouded by disease, painted a story of struggle and isolation. In a village nestled within the Koh-e-Zor District of Herat Province, Sher Ahmad, son of Baaz Mohammad, battled a relentless ailment since the tender age of seven.

"I was enveloped by a disease that clouded my world with ceaseless tears," Sher Ahmad recalled. "School became a blurry haze; I couldn't decipher what lay on the blackboard. Headaches were my constant companion."

Caught in the merciless grasp of his affliction, Sher Ahmad found himself an outcast, ridiculed and misunderstood by his peers. Despite multiple attempts at remedies—various eye drops, conjurations, and fervent prayers—his condition only worsened, pushing him to the brink of despair.

It was amidst this darkness that a beacon of hope emerged. The Social Behavior Change team of DACAAR went to his district, heralding the Community Engagement Program funded by UNICEF. Sher Ahmad's family, burdened with their son's plight, found solace in sharing their anguish with the SBC team during a Community Engagement session.

Guided by the SBC team, Sher Ahmad's family embarked on a journey to the Noor Hospital in Herat Province, seeking the expertise of seasoned eye specialists. Miraculously, with their prescribed treatment, Sher Ahmad's world began to regain its clarity. His eyes once shrouded in darkness, now beheld the brilliance of the world anew.

"Thanks to DACAAR's guidance, I can now see, read, and play like any other child." exclaimed Sher Ahmad, brimming with newfound joy and gratitude.

In the face of adversity, Sher Ahmad's unwavering spirit and DACAAR's support rewrote the narrative of his life, transforming a tale of despair into one of resilience and renewed vision.

Before Treatment	After Treatment

Written by: Israrullah Sahil