1. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

2. Before Taliban 1996 Kamila received certificate at Sayed Jamaluddin Teacher Training Institute Education and family support Life was cautiously optimistic for the Sidiqi family of nine girls and two boys

3. During Taliban Rule Forced rules - Families fled - Women were 40% civil servants, over half were teachers, over 30,000 widows no longer worked and became destitute Strong obligation to support

4. After Taliban 2001 Taliban abandoned Kabul The visit, UN Habitat, recruitment Kamila’s commitment – Extending to all Afghani women Bigger risks, more exposure, more danger

5. Discussion Discuss the effects of years of civil war on Khair Khana and its people. With the Taliban’s enforced restrictions, how will you survive? What would you do? How important is civil engagement in the community, the country? Do you see civil engagement in your community? Why was the movie, Titanic, so important?