Afghanistan is currently facing a profound education and humanitarian crisis. More than 21 million people are in need of assistance, and millions of children – especially girls – have lost access to school. At the same time, many schools lack basic facilities such as buildings, water and electricity, and the majority of children cannot read by the end of primary school. 

Danish People's Aid has been present in Afghanistan since 2003, where we ensure that children and families in some of Afghanistan's most vulnerable areas have access to education and emergency assistance. 

Danish People's Aid works to ensure that children and young people – especially girls – have access to safe and meaningful schooling in one of the world's most challenged contexts. 

Our efforts: 

• Construction and rehabilitation of schools in vulnerable areas 

• Improving the quality of teaching through teacher training and learning materials 

• Strengthening local community ownership and responsibility for schools 

• Interventions targeting girls in a context with strong restrictions 

• Flexible implementation in a situation characterized by conflict, poverty and natural disasters