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Letters to the Pamir - 2005
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Green-eyed Gul returning from school. Wakhi girls are privileged in the sense that getting education is a priority among this Ismaili community. The Aga Khan, their spiritual leader says the following: "If you have 2 children, a boy and a girl, but not enough money to educate both kids: give education in priority to the girl - as a future mother, the girl will be the one later educating your grand children..." Sarhad Village, Wakhan Corridor.

Girl with green eyes from 2005, Bakhik. Father name Mazar, kipkut (photographed in 2017). Married in avegarch to Jumagul.

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Green-eyed Gul returning from school. Wakhi girls are privileged in the sense that getting education is a priority among this Ismaili community. The Aga Khan, their spiritual leader says the following: "If you have 2 children, a boy and a girl, but not enough money to educate both kids: give education in priority to the girl - as a future mother, the girl will be the one later educating your grand children..." Sarhad Village, Wakhan Corridor.<br /> <br /> Girl with green eyes from 2005, Bakhik. Father name Mazar, kipkut (photographed in 2017). Married in avegarch to Jumagul.