The Importance Of Education In Afghanistan

School is a privilege taken for granted everyday in America. Be grateful to get up every morning and have a safe environment that benefits your future. For many living in Afghanistan, education is not an option given to them. Those lucky enough to get an education take it seriously and use it to strengthen themselves. Going to school introduces a new understanding of encouragement into the lives of Afghan people, which can lead to motivate the future achievement of self goals.

Farah uses her school experiences to encourage herself and bring joy to her troubling life. When she started attending school each day, she began to learn about new things, becoming more curious about the world around her. It took away the fear of the war going on and gave her something to focus on and work at. Farah exclaims, “In fact, when I think about it, that’s what I really loved about school in general-- the glimpse it gave me of a world beyond my compound and my family network” (39). By going to school, Farah learns about life outside her “bubble,” and is able to set goals to achieve outside of Afghanistan. Just going to school for a couple of weeks sets her up for a better future than she had before, and gave her an understanding into what she can do with her life if she works for it. After Farah leaves Afghanistan and begins her education in America, she realizes hard work and dreams can come true. Farah states, “Next year I’ll be out of
Many have been affected by getting or not getting an education. The children that get to go to school set goals for themselves in their future and use their education to help them pursue and succeed at those goals. Education makes dreams become a reality for Afghan children and creates a comforting place for them to take a break from their difficult lives. School is a freedom and pathway to a better