Afghanistan’s turbulent history has been shaped by decades of internal conflict and extreme natural disasters, especially drought. The people of this war-torn country struggle with extreme poverty. Combined with dangerous security issues, the country is considered to be amongst the most dangerous places for children to be born.
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Challenges
The Challenges for Children in Afghanistan
Suffering from widespread violence, poverty and natural disasters, Afghanistan’s children need your help.
- 24% of girls 15 and older are literate
- 42% of school-age children are out of school
- 70 out of 1000 children die before their 5th birthday
- 29% of children are engaged in child labor
- 54% of people live in poverty
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