Amid the learning crisis in Afghanistan, the government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has contributed $10 million to support children’s education in Afghanistan.
With this contribution, 71,500 children are expected to continue their education in the war-torn country.
Quoting from UNICEF, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA) on Friday reported the financial support will be facilitated through Japan International Cooperation Agency in Afghanistan.
Additionally, UNICEF announced that 60 percent of female students and 46% percent of male students have been deprived of getting primary education.
It is reported that many schools in Afghanistan lack adequate classrooms, qualified teachers, necessary equipment, and even a place where children can wash their hands.
Fran Equiza, the UNICEF Representative for Afghanistan said, “We want to see every child in school and provide them with access to quality education in this country.”
In May, UNICEF announced the organization will provide some 21,000 learning classrooms throughout Afghanistan, adding short-term courses that will also be provided for female students in central Bamyan province.
However, in June, the Taliban authorities ordered that all foreign organizations should seize their education-related activities in the country.
UNICEF then warned that thousands of students could be affected if international NGOs were no longer allowed to operate in the education sector.
