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Education Leaves Disabled Behind

Education Leaves Disabled Behind

Afghans face many barriers to accessing education, from lack of schools to poverty or family and social biases. However, disability is one of the worst as it can prevent Afghan youth from overcoming even the most simple barriers.

Education, an Afghan Conundrum

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Education, an Afghan Conundrum

They were told school is not for them, that it’s bad for a girl to seek education, and were made to sit at home at a young age. Now, these Afghan women above 40 years in age share accounts of their crushed hopes.

Her Greatest Dream, to Walk

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Her Greatest Dream, to Walk

Anisa is a 26 year-old Afghan woman paralyzed from the waist down due to her family’s disbelief in vaccines. She uses her hands to walk around the house.

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Disabled Afghan Soldier With No Pension

A former Afghan soldier who lost a leg to a mine now sells dried fruit on the side of a road. The pension paid before the Taliban took control no longer available, leaving him and thousands of others to fend for themselves.

A Blind Mother's Single Wish

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A Blind Mother's Single Wish

Written by Zarghuna Akbari SHEBERGHAN, JAWZJAN — “Life without eyesight is very challenging; not being able to see your children even once, not being able to recognize their faces, and always depending on others. Without eyesight, the world is a dark place for a human being," 40 year-old Zahra, a

An Education, If You Can Afford It

An Education, If You Can Afford It

Special needs children are the most vulnerable and neglected group in Afghanistan. Essential facilities, particularly access to education, are severely lacking, adding to their struggle.

Mental Illness, A Silent Enemy

Mental Illness, A Silent Enemy

Mental illness has plagued Afghanistan for decades due to war and despite a relative peace returning to the country, unemployment, poverty, and uncertainty about the future continues to exacerbate the effect of mental illness on Afghans.

The Blind See More Than We Realize

The Blind See More Than We Realize

In Afghanistan, although roughly five percent of the population are visually impaired, ignorance and intolerance by their peers often lead to discrimination and limited opportunities. However, some like Abdul Jalil Shirzad, have found their place in society.

No Jobs, No Food, No Hope

No Jobs, No Food, No Hope

Afghans across the country lament the lack of employment while voicing concern over the increasing poverty.

Disability, Afghanistan’s Hidden Scourge

Disability, Afghanistan’s Hidden Scourge

The lack of government resources for disabled Afghans has left this marginalized group to fend for themselves, while the discrimination, humiliation and disrespect they face on a daily basis just adds salt to their wounds.

Discrimination Persists Despite Prevalence of Disabled Adults

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Discrimination Persists Despite Prevalence of Disabled Adults

Afghanistan has one of the highest rates of disability in the world. In addition to suffering from disability, Afghans with the condition have to also endure society’s lack of awareness and ridicule towards them.