GHAZNI CITY (Pajhwok): The Education Department in Ghazni says residents of the southern province donated 40 million afghanis this year for the development of education and personally funded the construction of buildings for 20 schools and religious seminaries.

Education Director Mawlawi Ahmad Hussaini told Pajhwok Afghan News that over the past eight months, residents of Ghazni city, the provincial capital, and several districts donated 40 million afghanis to his department, built structures for 20 schools and madrasas and provided 50 acres of land for educational purposes.

He said the new buildings were established in Jaghori, Qarabagh, Jaghatu, Nawur, Muqur, Nawa and Andar districts, as well as in the provincial capital.

He explained the donated funds were spent on improving educational quality, purchasing administrative supplies and stationery, carrying out repairs and supporting other relevant activities.

He emphasized that such contributions were essential for the development and promotion of education.

Hussaini said the construction of new facilities had created a suitable learning environment for thousands of students.

He added that school buildings would be constructed in the future on the donated land with the financial support of the Ministry of Education (MoE) or charitable organizations.

The education director praised all contributors, saying their efforts would serve as a motivating example for other regions.

He said people now understood that development was impossible without education and training, and therefore they stood with the Education Department in every aspect.

Meanwhile, local scholars, elders and activists say this initiative exbibit the community's strong commitment to expanding education.

Zawar, a tribal elder from the Qalia Qol area of Qarabagh district, told Pajhwok:“People now realize that education is the only way to escape hardship, which is why they are striving to provide learning opportunities for their children.”

Safdar Khan, a tribal elder from Jaghatu district, said:“Fortunately, the people of Ghazni city and surrounding districts fully support the Islamic system. They actively contribute to building schools, madrasas and other facilities, while local charities are also trying to cooperate with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in this field.”

A civil society activist, Mohammad Jummah Taraki, said the people and traders of Ghazni cooperate with the government but also urge authorities to focus on improving the quality of education.

Over the past three years, residents of Ghazni have implemented more than 100 community-based projects in the fields of education, health, agriculture and other infrastructure sectors - and the trend continues.

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