By Elizabeth Appleyard | Program Officer
Dear Friends,
We are working with partners in Afghanistan to help high school and university students providing scholarships to those who would struggle to afford these educational opportunities. Dr. Yacoobi’s Private Schools (2 in Herat and 2 in Kabul and one kindergarten) have 2,137 students, 1,208 female. Most of the recent high school scholarship recipients are at the second Herat branch school.
The school curriculum is very varied including traditional academics, music, sport such as soccer and cycling and modern skills like computing. They also have a special 2 year Leadership Course which has 30 students (15 female). The Gold Medal ceremony was a great success and acknowledged the achievements of students in a variety of academic areas.
Here is a story from one student “I am Amena and a student in the 11th grade. I have been at this school for 4 years and am getting the best level of education along with great classes such as song, leadership, library, laboratory and sports. I am a member of the Leadership Class where I learn skills like planning, reading and peace and democracy. I get a scholarship which means I can attend the school for free. I won a gold medal for one subject at the gold medal ceremony. I was proud and so was my family.”
Thank you for your continued support for education in Afghanistan.
CHI working towards: SDG Goal 4 – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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