Japan contributes $10 million to children’s education in Afghanistan

Amid Afghanistan’s education crisis, the Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, contributed US $10 million to support children’s education.

With that contribution, 71 Alpha and 500 children are expected to continue their education in the war-torn country, according to Afghanistan’s Khama Press news agency on Saturday.

Quoting the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid stated on Friday that financial support would be facilitated through the Japan International Cooperation Agency for Afghanistan.

In addition, UNICEF announced that 60% of female students and 46% of students were denied access to primary education.

Many schools lacked proper classrooms, qualified teachers, essential equipment and even hygiene spaces.

Fran Ikiza, UNICEF’s representative in Afghanistan, stated: “We want to see all children in school and give them the opportunity to have a good education in this country.”