Project Report
| May 11, 2021
Bon School opens then closes again
By Elizabeth Appleyard | Program Administrator
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Classes in lockdown
The pandemic situation in India is bad and noticeably worse in the second wave but fortunately the Bon Center in Dolanji has remained virus free and everyone is safe. The school reopened in February, after almost of year of closure and distance and video learning. However, the decision was made recently to once again close the school as a precaution due to the worsening situation in India.
During the last closure, the staff organized the classes at the hostels through recorded videos and presentations prepared by the teachers. It was initially very hard for the children, teachers and staff to get used to this new way of doing things, but everyone did their best to keep up with education and to be safe from the virus.Various activities were organized for the children during lockdown to keep them engaged and not feel bored or anxious. This year teachers have been invited to the hostels so that our children don't lag behind in their classes.
Thank you for your support and interest in the education of Bon youth.
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May 11, 2021
Developing tomorrow's leaders
By Elizabeth Appleyard | Program Officer
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The Yacoobi private high schools have a special 2 year leadership course for 30 students. They study all aspects of leadership including how to lead, how to encourage others, who is a leader, good leadership qualities as well as subjects such as English and computing. The students participate in field trips to institutions and engage in community activity such as visiting the sick and cleaning up the environment.
In March, the class visited the head of women’s affairs in Herat and one of the managers of Herat City. A special invited speaker gave a talk on life skills, motivation and concentration. The research project the students are working on this month included the topics of women’s status in traditional society, street children, impact of Afghan Institute of Learning’s activities and people’s satisfaction with provincial councils. The scholarships provided give high school and university students from the poorest areas opportunity to learn and continue their education. Today, the brightest youth in Afghanistan are being targeted. These scholarships are providing supplies, transportation, and books for these students.
Thank you for your support for Afghan youth.
Covid-19: AIL continues with its relief efforts providing food aid, PPE and running a Covid-19 hospital. All health clinics are operating and Learning Centers and schools are holding classes. Radio Meraj continues to broadcast the latest Covid-19 information.
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Jan 19, 2021
Scholarships change lives
By Elizabeth Appleyard | Program Administrator
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We are working with partners in Afghanistan to help high school and university students providing scholarships to those who would struggle to afford these educational opportunities. Dr. Yacoobi’s Private Schools (2 in Herat and 2 in Kabul and one kindergarten) have 2,137 students, 1,208 female. Most of the recent high school scholarship recipients are at the second Herat branch school.
The school curriculum is very varied including traditional academics, music, sport such as soccer and cycling and modern skills like computing. Students are also taught about peace, democracy, elections and good citizenship as well as core values such as trust, respect, listening and compassion. One Herat school also has a special, intensive 2 year Leadership Course which has 30 students (15 female). These students study in-depth leadership, management, English, computing, good governance, self-confidence and public speaking plus other topics.
Thank you for your support.
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