KABUL: In a heartwarming display of compassion and dedication, a charitable organization in Herat province has been making a significant impact by offering free education to numerous orphaned girls in the region.
Through the construction of a dedicated school, this initiative has opened doors to a brighter future for over 500 girls hailing from various corners of the western region.
With a curriculum encompassing up to the sixth grade, the school has become a beacon of hope for young girls who might have otherwise been deprived of an education. Ahmad Shoyeb Faqiri, an official of the school, shared that the institution has successfully engaged more than 500 female students, a substantial number of whom come from impoverished backgrounds.
The stories that emerge from the students who have benefitted from this charitable institution are nothing short of inspiring. Each young girl is filled with enthusiasm and gratitude, as their aspirations gradually transform into reality. Muslima, brimming with happiness, expressed her determination to become a doctor in the future, a sentiment echoed by Marwa and countless others.
The dreams of these girls are intertwined with education, and they all share a common yearning for a better tomorrow. Marwa fervently articulated her aspirations, saying, “Every girl has a dream that with learning it becomes true, and I want to become a doctor in the future.” The ambitions are palpable and speak to the transformative power of education.
However, the journey towards educational equity faces its own set of challenges. Some of the female students have highlighted the pressing need for schools offering education beyond the sixth grade. They point to other nations where girls are granted access to education without constraints, expressing their disappointment at the current limitations they face in their own country.
Eidma Rahmani, one of the students, expressed her dismay, saying, “In other countries, schools are open for girls, and they are learning, but we cannot, and that is disappointing.” The call for change is accompanied by a plea to the government to reopen schools for girls in higher grades, with the collective vision of contributing to the progress of the nation, as passionately expressed by Isra Jahani.
The charitable organization is fully equipped to provide education up to the twelfth grade, yet due to existing regulations that restrict classes beyond the sixth grade, these aspirations are stifled. Sahiba Momen, an official of the school, emphasized that all educational requisites, including uniforms, stationery, and books, have been thoughtfully arranged to support the students’ learning journey.
