180 schools in Daikundi lack buildings as students await proper learning facilities
As many as 180 schools in Daikundi still lack buildings despite efforts to construct school facilities in the central province.
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From training in Iran to entrepreneurship in Herat: Masouma’s efforts to expand mushroom production
Masouma Mohseni, a young woman in western Herat province who started her business with a small investment four years ago after receiving mushroom cultivation training in neighbouring Iran, has now seen her business grow.
Costly wedding traditions leave Nimroz couples in debt
Some couples in southwestern Nimroz province are still paying off debts incurred for their wedding ceremonies years after getting married, while some young people remain unable to begin their married lives because they cannot afford the costs. Social…
Jaghori or Pakistan? Mystery surrounds Qurbani project
Pajhwok’s findings show that Qurbanaid identified Jaghori district of Ghazni province as the location of a Qurbani project on its Facebook page, but the organisation now says the programme was carried out in Pakistan. Local residents and officials…
Herat young women turn ceramic art into a source of income
Fifteen young women at an art gallery in Herat city are learning miniature painting, calligraphy, illumination and ceramic painting in an effort to preserve Afghanistan’s traditional arts and earn an income. However, the gallery’s manager says the…
From migration to finding comfort at home: Fatima Jafari’s journey after a decade abroad
Fatima Jafari left Afghanistan as a teenager and spent nearly 10 years in Iran before returning to her homeland a year and a half ago. Now working at a café in Kabul, she says returning home has given…
Heat, water shortages hit women’s cucumber greenhouses in Jawzjan
Women in Shiberghan, the capital of northern Jawzjan province, who have created jobs and income opportunities through cucumber greenhouses, say extreme heat and water shortages have reduced this year’s harvest. They have called on the government and aid…
Herat women overcome family restrictions to earn a living in markets
Despite family opposition, economic hardships and some traditional beliefs, a number of women in Herat are working as vendors and producers in the market. They say their presence in the market provides them with an opportunity to earn an income, interact directly with customers and continue their economic activities.
Drought cuts almond production in Daikundi; farmers call for modern irrigation
Almond growers in Daikundi say recurring droughts and climate change have significantly reduced almond production in the central province in recent years, threatening the livelihoods of families dependent on the crop. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and…
Deaf people face teacher shortages, communication, education challenges: Teachers
Teachers at the Vocational Institute for the Deaf in Kabul have called for greater support for deaf people, sign-language training for families, and improved educational and employment opportunities, saying shortages of qualified teachers and learning materials, along with communication barriers, remain among their main challenges.
Drinking water quality in Kabul: Consumer concerns, health oversight
Health officials say two water-supply companies in Kabul have been closed for failing to meet some required standards, while experts say being mineral or bottled water alone does not guarantee its safety and that water quality should be assessed through laboratory tests and compliance with health standards.
From a few paintings to a workshop: The story of two artistic sisters in Kabul
After Aria Sediqi was unable to continue her higher education in the field she was interested in; she learned the art of string art and began by making a few paintings for herself. The work gradually developed into a joint activity with her sister, and they now make custom paintings while also participating in exhibitions.
Marzia brings Ghor women’s handicrafts from homes to market
In a corner of Ferozkoh city’s market, the capital of western Ghor, a small shop filled with colourful handicrafts made by Ghor women tells the story of a woman determined to bring their skills from homes to the marketplace and create income opportunities for families.
Illegal migration to Iran: A journey starts with poverty, sometimes ends in death
Economic hardship and a lack of jobs are forcing some Afghan youths to migrate illegally to neighbouring Iran, a perilous journey in which travellers face extreme heat, thirst, deception by smugglers and even gunfire, with some losing their…
Jawzjan gas extraction: Meeting energy needs amid environmental concerns
Natural gas extraction in northern Jawzjan province meets part of the country’s energy needs, but experts say continued extraction requires sustained attention to its potential impact on water, soil and the environment. Meanwhile, officials say technical and environmental…
Against the odds: How Ayesha turned disability into strength
Ayesha Quraishi has lived with a disability since childhood, but with the support of her family and her own determination, her physical limitations have not prevented her from pursuing education and personal development.
Ghazni schools face shortage of buildings, teachers
Students in 19 of the 27 classes at Shaheed Abdul Salam High School in Qarabagh district of southern Ghazni province study in the open air, while local residents are constructing 16 classrooms for the school.
Bamyan dairy producers seek processing, storage centre
A number of livestock keepers and dairy sellers in central Bamyan say the lack of processing, storage and packaging facilities has weakened the dairy market, urging the government and aid organisations to establish a standard dairy processing and storage centre in the province.
“We hope IEA’s sixth year brings good news of schools, universities reopening to girls”
As the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) begins its sixth year in power, a number of girls deprived of schooling and university education are calling on the authorities to end their years-long wait and allow them to return…
Kabul Municipality: 500km of roads built, 400km rehabilitated in 5 years
Kabul Municipality says it has built 500 kilometres of main and secondary roads and rehabilitated another 400 kilometres over the past five years. Work is currently underway on 166 roads, while 10,000 properties have been acquired for the…
Ghazni residents concerned over quality of ongoing check dam project
Some residents of southern Ghazni province have expressed concern over the quality and technical strength of a check dam under construction at a cost of around 19 million afghanis, while officials have assured that the project will be implemented according to the required standards.
