| Project Title | Strengthening of Community-Based Education in Rural Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Donor / Funding Agency | Womanity Foundation (WF) |
| Implementing Partner | Shining Star Educational Organization of Afghanistan (SSEOA) |
| Duration | May 31, 2024 – March 31, 2025 (Reporting Period: Aug 1 – Dec 31, 2024) |
| Total Project Cost | |
| Geographical Coverage | Bagrami District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan (8 villages: Pul-E-Shina, Shahrak Afzal, Zahid Abad (2), Qala Jabar, Muslim Abad (2), Speen Ghar) |
| Primary Beneficiaries | 230 students (at least 69% girls) enrolled in 8 CBE classes |
| Secondary Beneficiaries | Parents, School Management Committees (SMCs), and community leaders engaged through meetings and training |
| Teachers and Staff | 8 teachers (5 male; 3 female) trained and supported |
| Thematic Focus | Community-based education, teacher professional development, parental engagement, school winterization support |
| Strategic Alignment: | Aligns with Afghanistan’s education sector priorities, SDG 4 (Quality Education), and Womanity Foundation’s mission to advance girls’ education |
The Womanity Foundation funded Community-Based Education (CBE) project in Bagrami District has significantly contributed to sustaining and improving learning outcomes for marginalized children, with a strong focus on girls’ participation (69%). Throughout the reporting period, all 230 students and teachers received comprehensive learning kits, and mid-term examinations were successfully administered. Teacher capacity was notably enhanced through a 12-day professional training, with performance scores improving from 44.2% to 87.7%. Student outcomes showed consistent progress, rising from 80% to 84% in assessment averages. Despite challenges such as fluctuating attendance, teacher punctuality, and severe winter conditions, the project successfully addressed these through proactive coordination with local education authorities, parental engagement, and the provision of firewood to ensure safe learning spaces. The initiative demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and community-centered education as vital pillars for sustaining learning in fragile contexts.
