Welcome to Hooshko
My activities with international projects put me at risk of prosecution by the Taliban
I am now seeking a safe place for myself and my family, away from threats and violence
Silent Victims – Women and Children Forgotten in the Shadows
After months of tireless effort and overcoming cultural, religious, and security obstacles, we were finally able to identify women and children hidden deep within the alleys of Herat—silent victims of addiction.
The society we worked in was extremely closed and traditional, where words alone weren’t enough; we had to earn trust through patience, respect, and religious reasoning.
Many of these women and children were not addicted by choice, but due to constant exposure to drug smoke in enclosed spaces or by imitating their parents unknowingly. Each photo, each face, and each family told a shared story—one of silent suffering.
We registered their names, issued special ID cards, and brought them to the social service office. There, for the first time, they were not only seen—but also heard.
This is a story of suffering—but more than that, it’s a story of hope and resilience.
Witnesses of Struggle
Each face hides a story of silence, fear, and survival in a world shadowed by addiction.
Hidden Corners of Herat
We reached places long ignored, where addiction had silently crept into families.
Innocence in Danger
Children unaware of the poison in the air they breathe, victims of their parents’ choices.
A Moment of Recognition
Through our lens, we captured moments when someone was finally seen and heard.
From Silence to Care
Some were too afraid to speak—but their eyes told stories we couldn’t ignore.
