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| Education in Afghanistan: Fully funded building with teachers and supplies for boys in Herat, online site expands for girls after Taliban forbid teaching them |
| 2026-05-04 |
Free Education for Hundreds of Boy Students in Herat [ToloNews] A charitable foundation has provided free education opportunities for hundreds of students by constructing a standard school in a village in Injil district of Herat. All essential supplies for students, including clothing, books, pens, and notebooks, have been provided free of charge. Saad Khatibi, head of the charitable foundation, said: “We have provided in this school the kind of facilities that exist in neighboring and more developed countries. We have tried to ensure that all the requirements of a standard school are available here. Our primary focus is on talented students children who can become useful and effective members of society in the future.” In addition to free education, clothing, books, school bags, pens, and notebooks are also distributed to students at no cost by the foundation. Mustafa, one of the students, said: “Our school is a good place, and all the facilities we need are available. We have capable teachers who teach us very well.” Keyhan, another student, said: “I have enrolled in this school, and both the facilities and the quality of education here are very good. We are not charged any fees, and clothing, bags, books, and all our necessities are provided free of charge so that we can study and serve our country in the future.” Local residents say that the absence of a school in their village had previously deprived many children of access to education. Sultan Mohammad, a local resident, said: “Previously, there was a school located farther away, but the quality of education was not good. Now that this school has been built, teachers provide proper instruction, and many people have turned to this school. It has more students than the previous one.” Abdul Khalil, another resident, said: “The construction of this school has created many conveniences for the people. Children from all surrounding villages come here to study. Clothing and other student necessities are also free. This is a great service to the community, and we are grateful.” According to officials of the charitable foundation, nearly one million dollars has been spent on the construction of this school and a nearby mosque. They added that, to provide local youth with access to free higher education, a university is also planned to be built in the area in the near future. Darakht-e Danesh online school for girls makes global education prize shortlist [KhaamaPress] An Afghan online school has reached the global top 50 education prize shortlist, expanding access to learning for students affected by restrictions. The online school Darakht-e Danesh, operating under the “Right to Learn Afghanistan” initiative, has been named among the top 50 finalists for the 2026 global school prize. Final results of the competition are expected to be announced at the World Education Summit in London. In a statement, the school said the competition is organized by the Varkey Foundation to recognize innovative educational programs worldwide. The school was selected from around 3,000 entries across 113 countries and shortlisted in the “overcoming adversity” category for its work in expanding access to education. The initiative was launched after the Taliban banned secondary education for girls in 2021, leaving millions without access to formal schooling across Afghanistan. In response, the online platform was created to provide continued education for students unable to attend physical schools, particularly girls affected by restrictions. Founded in 2022 with just 25 female students, the school has grown to more than 700 learners, about 92% of whom are girls. Students are enrolled across 11 provinces in Afghanistan as well as in learning centers in Pakistan and Turkey, reflecting the program’s regional reach. More than 4,000 additional students remain on a waiting list, highlighting strong demand for accessible and alternative education options. The program delivers structured online lessons with qualified teachers, along with psychological support, academic counseling, and in some cases internationally recognized certification. Over half of the teaching staff are women, and the initiative aims to promote equal access to education for both girls and boys despite ongoing restrictions. The school has also introduced flexible learning models, including hybrid education for displaced students, English language support, offline learning during internet disruptions, and aid packages for vulnerable families. Karzai warns Afghanistan risks losing female workforce over girls’ education ban [KhaamaPress] Karzai warned Afghanistan risks losing thousands of female workers as girls remain barred from education, citing UN projections of worsening shortages by 2030. Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has again raised concerns over the continued ban on girls’ education, warning it could have serious long-term consequences for Afghanistan’s development and independence. His remarks come in response to a recent UNICEF report outlining the impact of current restrictions. Citing the report, Karzai said Afghanistan could lose around 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if restrictions persist. He noted that more than two million girls are expected to be deprived of schooling during this period, deepening existing social and economic challenges. Karzai stressed that denying education to girls weakens national capacity and increases reliance on foreign assistance. He warned that prolonged closures of schools and universities for girls would undermine Afghanistan’s ability to build a self-sustaining future. Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, secondary and higher education for girls has been largely suspended, drawing widespread international criticism. Efforts to reopen schools have so far failed to produce lasting policy changes, leaving millions without access to education. The United Nations and humanitarian agencies have repeatedly highlighted the broader consequences of these restrictions, including their impact on public services. Female teachers and health workers play a critical role in Afghanistan, particularly in communities where cultural norms limit women’s access to male professionals. UN projections indicate that by 2030, Afghanistan could face a shortage of about 20,000 female teachers and around 5,000 female health workers. Such gaps are expected to strain already fragile education and healthcare systems across the country. |
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