CRS World Report: Afghan Women Learn the Three Rs

July 12, 2012 by

CRS staff members use drawings during a training for CRS’ Community-Based Education program in Afghanistan. Photo by David Snyder for CRS

Without the ability to write their own name or add up the coins in their purse, Afghan women are denied basic skills that can improve their lives and the lives of their family.  But that is changing as women join CRS-supported community literacy classes.

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2 Comments

  1. Sr. M. Amelie Hawxhurst,RSM says:

    It is truly wonderful that Afghan Women are being educated now & their girls are more vitally interested in being educated as well. At last Moms & Daughters can share this great Gift & become self-sufficient adults !!!Thank You CRS for sharing education with them!!!