Girls’ Education Access, Women’s Literacy & Empowerment
NAJIBA QASIMI
Teacher & Social Worker
Ghazni
Summary
Community-based education practitioner with over eight years of experience in delivering structured education, literacy programming, and community engagement initiatives in rural and conservative regions of Afghanistan. Proven background in girls’ education, safeguarding awareness, community mobilization, and field documentation within internationally funded programs. Experienced in working in culturally sensitive and high-risk environments while maintaining professionalism, accountability, and educational standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Community-Based Education (CBE) Teacher
CARE International – Afghanistan
08.2015 - 03.2021
- Delivered structured primary-level curriculum to girls in remote communities.
- Facilitated literacy and basic education sessions in home-based classrooms.
- Conducted gender-awareness and child protection discussions within community settings.
- Coordinated with community elders to ensure access and safe learning environments.
- Maintained student attendance records, documentation and progress reports.
- Participated in internationally funded Empowerment Through Education (EEA) projects.
- Contributed to community mobilization efforts to increase girls’ enrollment.
Primary School Teacher
Ministry of Education – Ghazni
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Delivered government curriculum at primary and secondary level.
- Assisted in classroom management and student evaluation.
- Provided additional academic support sessions.
Community Literacy Teacher & Organizer
CARE International – Afghanistan
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Conducted adult literacy classes for displaced and marginalized women.
- Organized community awareness meetings and social programs.
- Promoted girls’ enrollment in education programs.
Education
Diploma - English Linguistics
Mohammad Hashim Maiwandwal Teacher Training College
Ghazni01.2013
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Shaheed Bayat Ali High School
Ghazni01.2012
Skills
Community-Based Education (CBE)Girls’ Education Facilitation and Capacity BuildingWomen’s Literacy & Employment ProgramsChild Protection & Gender AwarenessCommunity Mobilization and Stakeholder EngagementPublic Health Outreach SupportIntercultural Capacity and CommunicationMicrosoft Office ProgramsDocumentation & ReportingCommunity Data CollectionData Entry and Record ManagementBasic Administrative Support
Volunteer
Ghazni Public Health Department,
Community Health Volunteer, Ghazni (2016, 2021)
Assisted vaccination outreach teams and COVID-19 awareness campaigns, Conducted maternal and child health awareness sessions and Supported community registration and mobilization. activities.
Training
- Gender & Child Protection Workshop – CARE Afghanistan
- Subject Upgrading Workshop – CARE Education Program
- Orientation & Reading Workshop – CARE
- Teaching Methodology Workshop – CARE
- Diploma in Information Technology – Khorasan Centre
Interests
Learning Models & Inclusive Education in Fragile Contexts
Community Development
Reading
Sport (Meditation, Walking & Volleyball)
References
Rafiullah Danish
Human Resources Manager - CARE International, Kabul
Phone: +93 (0)728895251
E-Mail: rafiullah.danish@care.org
Abdul Fatah Ghafari
Provincial Manager - CARE International, Ghazni
Phon: +93 729246284
E-Mail: abdulfatah.ghafari@care.org
Timeline
Community-Based Education (CBE) Teacher
CARE International – Afghanistan
08.2015 - 03.2021
Primary School Teacher
Ministry of Education – Ghazni
01.2014 - 01.2015
Community Literacy Teacher & Organizer
CARE International – Afghanistan
01.2013 - 01.2014
Diploma - English Linguistics
Mohammad Hashim Maiwandwal Teacher Training College
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Shaheed Bayat Ali High School