UNICEF Representative: Appropriate Classrooms Improve Quality of Children's Learning

KABUL — Tajuddin Oywali, UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan, stated that creating suitable classrooms has allowed children to receive education in a safe and comfortable environment, thereby improving the quality of their learning.

Oywali wrote on his X account on Thursday that previously, many students studied in tents that were extremely hot in summer and very cold in winter, with each class accommodating up to 80 pupils. He added that new classrooms constructed by UNICEF with support from its partners now enable students to learn in better and more comfortable conditions, noting, "when conditions improve, children learn better."

UNICEF has previously reported that Afghanistan's education system is at a critical juncture, with more than 90 percent of 10-year-old children unable to read simple text.

Since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, the education system has encountered serious challenges. Many schools face shortages of facilities, unsuitable spaces, and inadequate equipment. Restrictions on girls' education and a lack of teachers have further impacted education quality, depriving numerous children and adolescents of access to proper schooling.