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Afghan Connection (AC) is supporting community-based education (CBE) for marginalized children in Takhar Province, Afghanistan. CBE classes are set up for children who live too far from the nearest Government schools and who, without this support, would have little opportunity to access education.
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Situation
In remote areas such as Takhar Province, the lack of educational infrastructure and long distances to the nearest Government schools means that for many children there are few opportunities to access education. This is particularly an issue for girls, as parents are reluctant to allow them to walk alone to the nearest government school. Despite this, in an area where almost every adult woman and many men are illiterate, these parents are determined their children will be educated.
Solution
CBE is a simple, effective and cost-efficient way to deliver education to children in rural areas who cannot reach the nearest government school. A community-based school will start with a grade 1 class and each year, new classes will be added until eventually the school runs from grade 1-6. The community provides the space for the classes, while AC provide teachers, books and training. With this support, more children, especially girls, in remote areas can access and complete a basic education.
