Valerie yusuf zai
A French Born Pakistani Lady
Human Rights Professional.
Valinary Yousuf Zai came to Pakistan in 1996 with her Pakistani husband Mohammed yousuf zai belongs to the province KPK. First she moved to swabi district & then completely settled in Pakistan. The love of this French woman for Pakistan is very impressive. Valerie is a wonderful combination of France and Pakistan. After spent 25 years in Pakistan she speaks urdu & pashto frequently , can understand Punjabi.
she also taught French in Islamabad for 12 years. She is a French literature graduate.
She worked on a wide range of issues all over Pakistan for women, children& men also. Her vision & passion for improving the lives of Pakistanis. Her valuable contribution for acid survivors is great particularly in-laws, developing. As a result of her tireless efforts over the years, acid violence has decreased by 80 percent since 2014.
Valerie said that
“ The rehabilitation is not just physical the real work is to rebuild their shattered confidence & help them face the world. We are not magicians, we are just social workers to make a difference”
. Her consultation has been also included in the legislation for Sexual Harassment at the workplace .
She is also working on the mental health that is being affected by the covid.
She tells about her personal life .
“Moving to KPK felt like home.”
She grew up in a strict environment with strong values in France.
She said
“My family was not worried about me marrying a Pakistani man; they were more worried about my moving to Pakistan.”
Now, my family in France loves Pakistan. My mother is often living with us in Pakistan & feels happy.
My children also live in Pakistan. They speak Urdu, Pashto, English, French, and Spanish but their fight with me in French”.
She told with a laughter
Valerie is very impressed with the love that exerts in Pakistani society & wants to see it in France as well.
She said
“ Her mission would continue as long as she lives.
She is much more concerned about Pakistani children.
She tells about her dream that has not yet come true .
“ Each child is safe. “
She is much more concerned about Pakistani children.
Her eyes fill with tears when she talks about that issue , upset but not disappointed.
She said
“Difficult but possible.”
Valinary yousuf zai
We are proud of you.
Pakistani society needs, the Heroes like you.
