UNESCO Launches Literacy and Infrastructure Projects in Southeast Afghanistan
UNESCO’s office in Afghanistan has announced the implementation of a series of education and infrastructure projects in parts of the country’s southeast, supported by the United Nations Trust Fund. These initiatives have benefited thousands of local residents.
According to the statement, around 2,000 people have participated in literacy and basic skills training programs, which aim to enhance individual capabilities and improve livelihood opportunities.
At the same time, 33 traditional kariz irrigation systems — considered vital in Afghanistan’s rural communities — have been restored and brought back into operation. It is reported that over 18,000 people now directly benefit from these systems for agricultural irrigation and daily water needs.
UNESCO also announced programs aimed at strengthening the capacity of media professionals. This effort is seen by press freedom advocates as crucial to preserving minimal levels of information flow in the country, especially amid widespread restrictions on media activity under Taliban rule.
