Hamidullah, a male teacher in an Islamic school in the Balkh province
Students and teachers have a very difficult situation here. All my 9th grade students are struggling under very difficult circumstances.
I myself have a salary of 9,000 afghanis (123 USD). I have to pay 7,000 afghani to refuel my motorcycle. I have 7 children and a family to support.
This is unsustainable. Life is very bitter for me and my family.
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Freba, a female teacher in a girls’ school in Balkh
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Shakila, a female teacher for over 15 years in a girls’ school in the Balkh province
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Anonymous, ex-teacher, female
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