International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Afghanistan Education

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  • <p>Two decades of conflict in Afghanistan have destroyed more than bricks and mortar.&nbsp; It has torn its social fabric and created a long-lasting education crisis.&nbsp; An entire generation of Afghans have grown up with virtually no education.</p>

    Two decades of conflict in Afghanistan have destroyed more than bricks and mortar.  It has torn its social fabric and created a long-lasting education crisis.  An entire generation of Afghans have grown up with virtually no education.

  • <p>Working hand-in-hand with Afghan communities, IRC is working to rebuild safe schools so that the most vulnerable children can learn, heal and play.</p>

    Working hand-in-hand with Afghan communities, IRC is working to rebuild safe schools so that the most vulnerable children can learn, heal and play.

  • <p>Some five million Afghan refugees have returned home since 2002&mdash;many to communities like this one being built from scratch. For children who have grown up displaced from home, IRC stresses the importance of developing safe and welcoming places like this rudimentary playground, where kids can play and have fun.</p>

    Some five million Afghan refugees have returned home since 2002—many to communities like this one being built from scratch. For children who have grown up displaced from home, IRC stresses the importance of developing safe and welcoming places like this rudimentary playground, where kids can play and have fun.

  • <p>In remote communities without formal schools, home-based classrooms can still provide educational opportunities for children. IRC works with community elders (shuras) to locate spaces for classrooms and select and train teachers. They also provide school supplies and ongoing support.</p>

    In remote communities without formal schools, home-based classrooms can still provide educational opportunities for children. IRC works with community elders (shuras) to locate spaces for classrooms and select and train teachers. They also provide school supplies and ongoing support.

  • <p>A pilot program is opening doors for Afghan children with disabilities. IRC has been working with parents, teachers and communities to increase the acceptance of marginalized children and the capacity of schools and communities to include and assist them.</p>

    A pilot program is opening doors for Afghan children with disabilities. IRC has been working with parents, teachers and communities to increase the acceptance of marginalized children and the capacity of schools and communities to include and assist them.

  • <p>With classes sometimes only a few hours a day, the IRC sponsors after-school learning groups&mdash;keeping children safe and occupied with meaningful activities amid the turmoil that often surrounds them.</p>

    With classes sometimes only a few hours a day, the IRC sponsors after-school learning groups—keeping children safe and occupied with meaningful activities amid the turmoil that often surrounds them.

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Two decades of conflict in Afghanistan have destroyed more than bricks and mortar.  It has torn its social fabric and created a long-lasting education crisis.  An entire generation of Afghans have grown up with virtually no education.