TİKA Enhances Educational Facilities in Afghan Schools

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in collaboration with the National Education Directorate of Afghanistan’s Kunduz province, provided essential furniture and educational materials to two schools in the Kale-i Zal district.

As part of the project, which aims to create a safer and more modern learning environment for approximately 2,500 students, various items were delivered to the schools. These included desks for students and teachers, classroom blackboards, library shelves, children’s chairs, file cabinets, and cleaning supplies.

The delivery ceremony, held in the Kale-i Zal district, was attended by Kunduz Deputy Director of National Education, Kari Salih Muhammed Nikmel; Kale-i Zal Education Director, Mevlavi Gül Rahman Muaviye; TİKA’s Coordinator in Mazar-i-Sharif, Mikail Taşdemir; Mazar-i-Sharif Desk Officer, Dr. Ahmet Çanga, as well as teachers, students, parents, and local community leaders.

Local authorities express gratitude to Türkiye

Speaking at the ceremony, Kunduz Deputy Director of National Education Kari Salih Muhammed Nikmel expressed his gratitude for TİKA’s provision of desks and other equipment, in addition to the renovations and repairs previously carried out in these schools. Nikmel highlighted that Türkiye, through TİKA, has consistently demonstrated its support for the Afghan people by contributing to education in Afghanistan over many years. He thanked the Turkish people and TİKA, emphasizing that such projects play a vital role in preparing young generations for a brighter future.

TİKA’s Coordinator in Mazar-i-Sharif Mikail Taşdemir noted that this project addressed the missing equipment needs following the renovations and repairs of Halil Saadet Primary School and Martyr Abdul Samet Mahdum Secondary School, which were originally constructed in 2007. Taşdemir underscored TİKA’s commitment to improving the quality of education across Afghanistan and supporting children, adding that similar initiatives will continue in the future.

Local residents and education officials expressed their satisfaction with the project and pledged to ensure the preservation of the schools’ physical condition while maintaining the quality of education. Local authorities extended their thanks to Türkiye, noting that such initiatives strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries.