Afghan Families Raise Alarm Over Disrupted Education for Children

Families in Afghanistan are expressing their concerns about the educational difficulties faced by their children, emphasizing that many are struggling with basic reading and writing skills. They are calling for improvements in the quality of education and an increase in the number of qualified teachers.

Afghan Children Struggle with Reading and Writing

Many families in Afghanistan have voiced their dissatisfaction with the educational status of their children. They report that despite reaching the fourth and fifth grades, their children still face challenges in reading and writing basic texts. A resident of the Spin Ghar district in Nangarhar, Alfatullah, noted that not only his kids but also many children in the surrounding villages lack access to proper education. He told Radio Azadi, “Our children, even at the fifth and sixth grades, still can’t read and write fluently. This situation is concerning for the future of our children.” He further cited issues such as a shortage of teachers, lack of educational resources, and insufficient attention to students’ needs.

90 Percent of Afghan Children Unable to Read and Write

Interestingly, according to reports from the United Nations, nine out of ten ten-year-olds in Afghanistan are still unable to read and write. Mohammadullah, a resident of Paktika province, corroborated this issue, stating, “In our country, there’s a real problem where our children aren’t receiving standard education. Economic hardships have exacerbated the situation, making it difficult for many families to afford private tutoring.”

Families Demand Educational Improvement in Afghanistan

The families of these students are urging responsible organizations to enhance educational quality and increase the number of qualified teachers. They stress the need to create opportunities for remedial education for children who have fallen behind. Hikmatullah, a teacher in Nangarhar, has also highlighted issues within the educational system, stating, “The substandard curriculum has made it impossible for children to learn effectively.”

Poor Educational Quality Threatens Afghan Children’s Future

These concerns come amid warnings from Fazlullah Wazin, an education activist, who remarked, “The quality of education in Afghan schools is low. It is essential that the educational system in Afghanistan becomes scientific and academic.” Experts are warning that if educational issues are not addressed promptly, the situation will adversely affect the educational and economic prospects of future generations.

International Organizations: Afghanistan’s Educational Crisis Continues

According to information from international organizations such as UNESCO and UNICEF, the educational crisis in Afghanistan is not only limited to children’s lack of access to schools but also the severely declining quality of education. A lack of qualified teachers and educational resources remains a key challenge in this context.