Parisa Mohammadi is a 28-year-old woman living in District 14 with her husband and their two lively daughters, aged 11 and 8. Married and devoted to her family, she has faced nearly 11 years of tremendous challenges as her husband, once a diligent security guard, fell into the grips of drug addiction. His erratic and unpredictable behavior created turmoil in their household, leaving Parisa to navigate life under immense emotional and financial stress.
Despite her relentless efforts to support him and numerous interventions to help him overcome addiction, the family has struggled to regain stability. Parisa also faces unemployment and limited financial resources, making it difficult to meet her children’s basic needs for food, clothing, and education. She worries constantly about their future, fearing that her daughters may face similar hardships.
Since joining the Homemade Jam and Pickle Making Program organized by WEFSO, Parisa has experienced a remarkable transformation. In addition to acquiring practical skills in making jams and pickles, she received holistic support including counseling sessions from a psychologist. This guidance has helped her regain self-confidence, move away from dangerous thoughts, and cope with the mental and emotional stress of her situation.
With the encouragement of mentors and the psychologist, Parisa has opened up emotionally, developed resilience, and found renewed hope for herself and her children. She now applies the skills she learned in the program to create homemade products, bringing both practical income potential and joy to her family.
Beyond practical skills, Parisa gained empowerment, a sense of control over her life, and emotional stability. Her story exemplifies how multidimensional support—economic, psychological, and social—can transform the lives of women facing complex challenges, while also positively impacting their children and future generations.
“Being part of the Homemade Jam and Pickle Making Program has given me hope, practical skills, and confidence. I now feel stronger and more capable of providing for my daughters and building a better future for our family.” — Parisa Mohammadi
