Afghanistan, May 4 -- Earning a living through "needlework" has engaged Nargis since six months ago. She has mastered the intricate art of beadwork through instructional videos available on YouTube and now has an income she's content with. Nargis aims to expand the scope of her work according to her abilities.

Using her smartphone, she has learned techniques for incorporating pearl beads into her needlework projects and has now, after seven months of independent work, achieved an income that satisfies her. She acquired this skill in an environment that imposed restrictions on girls' education.

This young woman, Nargis, is around 20 years old and lives in Kabul. She has formed a team consisting of her brother, mother, and sister-in-law. ...