Give Afghan Refugees the Gift of Education
Education for Afghan refugees
Summary
Millions of Afghan women and children have missed years of schooling as refugees in Pakistan. Support refugee schools and classes for 2,500 women and children with training, salaries, and supplies.
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Decades of war and civil strife have made Afghans the world’s largest refugee population. Three million Afghans reside in Pakistan. Their homes in Afghanistan have been destroyed. Prospects for re-establishing themselves in Afghanistan today are poor because of ongoing violence and the lack of shelter, clean drinking water, and sanitation. As repatriation efforts continue, Afghan refugees need to advance their education in Pakistan so they will be prepared to rebuild when they return.
Activities
Pre-school through secondary education will be provided to 2,500 Afghan refugee women and children over a 2-year period through schools and centers. Support will include partial funding, supplies, monitoring, and training for teachers and managers.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $5,245
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $119,755
Total Funding Goal: $125,000
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
Children who studied in AIL’s refugee schools have repatriated to Afghanistan and been able to join government schools at age-appropriate grade levels. Women who have studied at the centers become literate and learn skills to support themselves.
Project Message
Before I became literate through AIL’s Center, I had difficulty adding things. Now when I go shopping, I can easily add, multiply, and divide money. This makes me enthusiastic to learn more and more.
- Fahiza, literacy student in a refugee educational center
Who is Running This Project
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Toc Dunlap
President
Creating Hope International
PO Box 1058
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
United States
(313) 278-5806
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Organization
Creating Hope International (CHI)
Creating Hope International PO Box 1058
Dearborn,
Michigan
48121
United States
(313) 278-5806
http://www.creatinghope.org
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Where this Project is Located
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Pakistan
and can also be found under
Children.
For more information about Pakistan, read the Human Development Report on Pakistan or the Wikipedia entry for Pakistan.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 10, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on September 1, 2005
Latest Update from the Field
A Special Giving Opportunity.....
By Sondra Johnson - Afghan Refugees Thank You, November 10, 2009 03:47 PM
We wanted to share with you a very special opportunity to give more than 100% from November 10 through December 1st. Please share this with those you know who care. During this time, we are privileged to receive additional matching funds from your donation through Global Giving of at least 30%. The need is still great. Afghanistan struggles to become a country of strength and stability.
Here is a story that shares the impact of your donation in the life of a Afghan female refugee in Pakistan: “My name is Noor I used to live in the Logar province in Afghanistan. There are 12 people in my family- myself, my parents, and 9 brothers and sisters. I am taking literacy and sewing classes in the women’s learning center. I want to learn because without knowledge, a person is blind and for living in society, knowledge is very important in our life. I was amazed the first time I could read the newspaper; it is an unforgettable memory for me. I learned sewing to support my family and help with my old father and my elder brothers. It’s very necessary for me. My wish is that one day I will be able to own a sewing shop.”
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