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Education Boost for Marginalized Children in Afghanistan Through GPE
The Global Partner for Education (GPE) has allocated $200 million multi-year educational projects in Afghanistan, Myanmar and South Sudan. “Educating children in Afghanistan, Myanmar and South Sudan is critical to their countries’ long-term prosperity, peace and stability,” said GPE Board
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Forum Held on Collaboration Between USAID and Afghan Universities
In collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and chancellors from 11 Afghan public universities, USAID held a one-day University Chancellors’ Forum today under the USAID-funded University Support and Workforce Program (USWDP). The forum focused on the role of
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Balkh University launches new associate degree in Business Accounting
Balkh University in Afghanistan today unveiled the country’s first Associate Degree in Business Accounting – part of a program supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID launched the University Support and Workforce Development Program’s (USWDP) first
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UNICEF to provide $46mn to help children in Afghanistan attend schools
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will provide USD 46mn to the Afghan government to empower local education by helping children attend schools across the country. The funds will be allocated in line with the agreement signed between the UN agency
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Herat University introduces 3 new market-oriented degrees
Students at Herat University have three new degree options to choose from including a Master’s program in Business Administration, an Associate program in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology. These degree programs were launched by USAID’s University
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1,200 chalk boards for 185 schools in Baghlan Province
The Afghan-German Cooperation handed over 1,200 new chalkboards to 185 schools in 15 districts of Baghlan province. More than 80,000 students will now benefit from classrooms equipped with proper boards. The German government funded the activity at a total cost
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American University of Afghanistan resumes classes
The American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) has resumed classes six months after the deadly attacks that left 12 people dead and dozens injured. AUAF Acting Director David Sedney on Monday said the university will officially reopen on Tuesday with enhanced
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Kabul’s German-supported schools start a new admission process
German-supported schools in Kabul: the Amani boys’ school, the Lycée Jamhuriat and the Aishe-e Durani girls’ school, started their admission process for future students. During the upcoming eight days 190 fourth grade applicants will be assessed through a computer-based test.
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Canada concerned about embezzlement in aid project to Afghanistan
The Canadian government is investigating an aid project which helps Afghan children to return to school after the results of a report pointed to alleged corruption within the Afghan Ministry of Education. A report on January 9, 2016 by Afghanistan’s
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‘Way of Pen’ society rallies to reopen schools in Kandahar
A society named ‘Way of Pen’ has launched a campaign in Spin Spoldak district of southern Kandahar province to reopen schools. Matiullah Wesa, founder of the ‘Way of Pen’ society, initiated the campaign via social media in a remote area
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A public library opened in Balkh
A newly built public library was inaugurated in Balkh, Mazar-e Sharif on Tuesday. The opening ceremony was attended by employees of the Balkh District Governor’s Office as well as local politicians and provincial council members. The German Government funded the
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Kabul University launches MBA program
Kabul University, one of the renowned universities in Afghanistan, is officially launching its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program on Wednesday with financial collaboration from the USAID’s Support and Workforce Development Program. The MBA degree is implemented by the USAID’s
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New education facilities open in Kunduz
The Afghan-German cooperation handed over three newly constructed buildings to the local government in Kunduz province: two schools in Dashti Archi and Chardara districts, and a new teacher training college in Imam-Sahib district. Built at a total cost of about
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New school for more than 300 children opened in Rustaq, Takhar
A newly constructed secondary school in Rustaq district, Takhar, officially opened its doors for up to 313 students on Sunday. The school consists of eight fully furnished classrooms, four administrative rooms, a computer lab and a laboratory. Furthermore, a solar
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U.S. government supports Afghan educators and future leaders
Minister of Higher Education Dr. Farida Momand announced a new advanced degree program at Shaheed Rabbani Education University that will develop and support the careers of teaching professionals, educational administrators, researchers and policymakers. The United States Agency for International Development
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Afghanistan, Qatar ink education cooperation accord
Afghanistan and Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the area of education on Wednesday. As per the MoU, the two countries will exchange expertise, experiences and visits, as well as the best practices in the education
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Afghan government to focus on improvement of IT in education sector
President Ashraf Ghani in his address to the 11th National Information Technology Conference in Kabul emphasized on the need for connecting technology and knowledge. He instructed the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) to link all universities in the
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Recruitment for Fulbright exchange program starts in Afghanistan
U.S. Ambassador to Kabul, Michael McKinley, announced the start of the recruitment season for the U.S. government’s flagship Fulbright exchange program. The Fulbright Program is one the most prestigious U.S. government academic exchange programs, awarding highly competitive scholarships to participants
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India offers 1000 scholarships for Afghan students for the academic year-2016
To further strengthen the close friendly relations between Afghanistan and India, the Government of India continues to offers 1000 student scholarships (ICCR) to the Afghan nationals under the Special Scholarship Scheme for pursuing Undergraduate, Postgraduate courses. From last year, 20
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China to provide USD 58mn for Afghanistan education sector
The Chinese government pledges to grant USD 58mn for the development of Afghanistan’s education sector. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard was signed between Afghan Education Minister Asadullah Balkhi and Economic Attaché at the Chinese Embassy in Kabul,
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Public library and two dormitories improve learning conditions in Baghlan
A public library and two university dormitories for men and women have been opened in Baghlan to help improve education in the province. Funded by the Germany government, the new facilities worth 70mn AFN offer students from rural areas the
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Sakeena Yaqoubi receives the WISE prize for her contribution to Afghanistan’s education
Sakeena Yaqoubi, popularly known as Afghanistan’s mother of education, received the 2015 World Innovation Summit Education (WISE) prize for Education Laureate. Founder and Executive Director of the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL), Dr. Yaqoubi has spent two decades working persistently
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A school in Helmand gets a new building
The foundation stone of a new building for Loi Bagh primary school in Naad Ali district of Helmand province was laid on Saturday. The one-story building will consist of eight classrooms, two administration offices, a drinkable water well and other
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Kabul University Introduces First-Ever Master’s Program in Gender and Women’s Studies
Kabul University launched a first-of-its-kind gender and women’s studies master’s program to create a platform for training future advocates of gender equality, generate research on gender, violence against women and underprivileged groups, and raise awareness about men’s and women’s social
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USAID provides USD 275,000 worth of equipment for Afghan Kankor exam reforms
United States Ambassador P. Michael McKinley, on behalf of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), presented the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education with $275,000 worth of equipment that will support the Ministry’s reform agenda for the national public
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