The Kunar River valley, Khas Kunar
Children on their way to school, Kunar Province
Supporting students and schools in Khas Kunar, Kunar Province — one of the most underserved regions in Afghanistan.
The Kunar River valley, Khas Kunar
Children on their way to school, Kunar Province
Afghan Rural Schools was founded by Dr. Abdul Qayum Safi, who grew up in Kunar Province and has never forgotten the community that shaped him. He maintains close ties to the schools — his own relatives teach there — ensuring that every dollar donated reaches the right hands.
We have already provided electricity via solar panels to all three schools and the district's office of Education. Our current focus is securing the girls' high school campus from seasonal flooding and expanding its facilities for 700+ students.
Meet Dr. Safi →"No matter where you go, you will always come back to the children of your ancestors." — Pashto proverb, the inspiration behind Afghan Rural Schools
Installed solar panels to bring electricity to three schools and the district Education office in Khas Kunar.
Drained the marshy land surrounding the girls' high school to reduce mosquito risk and improve the learning environment.
Building a protective wall to prevent seasonal river flooding from damaging the girls' high school campus.
Purchasing additional land and constructing new classrooms and facilities for over 700 students currently studying under tents.
Dear Reader,
Afghan Rural Schools is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting three rural schools in Khas Kunar, Kunar, Afghanistan — one girls' high school and two boys' schools.
In May 2024, I visited the girls' high school and saw firsthand the challenges these students face. The campus is too small for the number of students enrolled, and it sits on marshy ground near a river that floods each rainy season. We have secured funding for the drainage and barrier wall. But purchasing land and building new facilities requires your help.
Please join me. A tax-exempt donation of any size makes a real difference. Our EIN is 46-3424470, and contributions are accepted via PayPal.
With gratitude,
Abdul Qayum Safi, Ed.D.
President, Afghan Rural Schools
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