Overcrowded Taliban School System - Inside Public School In Afghanistan 🇦🇫

We came across this government school by chance while passing by in our car. We were there when it was time for the boys to go to school, as girls and boys are not allowed to be in the same classroom. I have been informed that girls' time is different during school days.

The access to education for girls applies only up to 6th grade(primary education). However, girls beyond the 6th grade across much of the country are still unable to pursue an education and remain unsure of their future.

According to the World Health Organization, 24 women died each day in Afghanistan from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes in 2020 – one of the highest rates in the entire world. While this statistic was a significant improvement from the situation in 2001 when the Taliban was last in power, experts fear that the situation is likely to get worse, and the Taliban’s diktats on curtailing women’s education in schools and universities are not helping either.

You can read more about it in this article: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/20...

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Inside Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Since I started to travel and explore Asia, Afghanistan has always been my dream country. The movies I have watched and the books I have read about Afghanistan have built dreamy expectations in my head of the country that I would not be able to experience anywhere else.

After my first trip in 2023, this year I made another trip to Afghanistan, and as last time, my visit did not disappoint - Afghanistan was time travel from bustling & unorganized bazaars, street shaves, same clothing in different colors, no brands, magnificent landscapes, and the bravest people with the biggest hearts of hospitality.

On my second trip, we covered Kunduz, Kabul & Herat.

Visiting Afghanistan is a sensitive topic for many people. As in any country I go to, the main objective is to share the day-to-day life and spotlight the ordinary people that the mass media fail to capture. No matter how you feel about my trip, here are my impressions as video content.

Despite facing significant challenges, Afghanistan has many positive aspects that deserve recognition: diverse landscapes, rich history, warm hospitality, delicious cuisine, resilient people, and more!

Safety:

This was the biggest concern of many people I have talked to, and naturally, that has been the main worry when you enter a war-torn country over the last 40 years. With the takeover of the Taliban, the country is much safer than before; at least no conflicts are going on.

My Persian surname, which is the same as the current supreme leader of the Taliban, my cultural background, being a man with a +3 years long beard, and looking like one of the locals do not qualify me to talk about safety much when it comes to being a tourist. I had a significant advantage, considering the above.

Disclaimer: This is not a travel advisory. Since the Fall of Kabul in 2021 until the Chinese recognition in 2024, no country has recognized the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. There are no formal diplomatic & international relations.
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0:00 - Arrival To The School;
4:31 - Delivering Gifts To Kids;
11:16 - Inside Classrooms;
19:18 - My 400 USD Donation;
29:09 - Roadside Dry Fruits;
34:54 - Getting Kicked Out Of Restaurant;
40:43 - Lunch Experience;
44:22 - Roadside Afghan Snacks.

My guide:    / @noorahmadansari1234  
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