{"cache_age":"3600","width":"920","description":"For most of us, the thought of growing up without at least a basic education is unfathomable. But for children in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, multiple barriers prevent them from learning including poverty, lack of schools, armed conflict, or decades-old traditions. Central Asia Institute supports children and communities to overcome these obstacles by offering educational programs to students of all ages, from preschool to adult literacy.","html":"