72 Temporary Classrooms Opened for Earthquake-Hit Children in Kunar

In the earthquake-affected areas of Kunar, 72 temporary classrooms have been set up in tents for children who have been deprived of education.

Local officials say the goal of this initiative is to ensure the continuation of education for children impacted by the earthquake. These classes will remain active until the damaged schools are rebuilt.

Mohibullah Haidari, Head of Kunar’s Education Department, said: “We have activated 72 classrooms in the earthquake-affected areas. These classes have been established temporarily. As long as these camps are operational, the schools and classrooms will also remain active, and students will continue their education.”

Although the earthquake-affected children are happy about the temporary learning spaces, they are also calling for the reconstruction of destroyed schools and the provision of essential educational facilities in their areas.

Tajbano, a student, said: “Our house was destroyed in the earthquake, our school and madrasa were also leveled, and our relatives were killed and injured. We lost everything. I am in the second grade. For fifteen days, we had no lessons and sat without schooling. Now we are happy that classes have resumed here.”

Khalid, another student, said: “When the earthquake struck, our homes were destroyed, our school collapsed, and the mosque was also damaged. All classes were suspended. This situation had made us worried about our future.”

Students are urging both domestic and international organizations to pay serious attention to the reconstruction of educational institutions in the province.

Soheil, a student, said: “The school where I used to study has been destroyed. My request is that schools be rebuilt in our homes and local areas so we can return and continue our education there.”

Azizullah, an earthquake survivor, said: “All the destroyed schools in our areas should be rebuilt so that our children can continue their education in their own schools.”

According to the Kunar Education Department, as a result of the recent deadly earthquake, 272 students including four teachers lost their lives, and 882 others, including 20 teachers were injured.

Simultaneously, 306 educational buildings have been partially or completely destroyed.