Education
In February 2003, Eco Himal started a new educational project in Eastern Afghanistan by Youths and elders of Services. As a first step they built two large schools in the Khogyani District, one of which is designed for girls. The two schools are located in the villages Nokur Khel and Ahmand Khel (Wazir). Constructed earthquake-resistant and in the typical local style, they include sanitation and basic equipment . They were officially inaugurated in March 2004 and together will be attended by more than 1,440 boys and girls. Since the schools have been approved by the Directorate for Education in Nangarhar Province the teachers' salaries and maintenance of the buildings will be covered by the Afghan government.
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