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.
In recent months, the situation has not been easy. What gives me energy is seeing how important education is for Afghan citizens. I am totally in favour of girls being able to go to school and women being able to teach like men. I am a member of a trade union and I see what they do to defend teachers like me.
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