Out of the 498 schools in Faryab, 155 lack proper buildings, forcing over 80,000 students to study in open spaces or rented houses.
Kabul 24: The construction of these two new schools, costing over 27 million Afghanis, aims to address the challenge of inadequate standard school buildings in the province.
Additionally, the construction of a primary school in Qaramqul district, costing over 14 million Afghanis, has been completed and handed over for use.
Improving Education Infrastructure
The head of Faryab’s Directorate of Education stated that they are striving for balanced development in the education sector and addressing challenges such as lack of professional teachers and other obstacles faced by students.
The residents of Faryab welcome the commencement of construction of these schools but also demand the appointment of professional teachers, provision of safe drinking water, and more facilities.
The students and teachers of the newly constructed schools expressed their satisfaction with the improved learning environment, as they were previously studying in rented houses or under the shade of trees.
According to the Directorate of Education, there are currently 305,000 students enrolled in the 498 schools across Faryab province.
