Archive for September, 2007

News Update

Republication of Parwaz monthly magazine

Report by: Farida Hares

Despite the lack of newspapers and magazines related to kids and youths issues in the country, the 11th edition of Parwaz monthly magazine which contains topics for kids and youths has been published after a gap of one year.Parwaztailoring-sewing course , a 45 color pages monthly magazine is designed specially for kids and youths. There are lots of kids and youths interested in magazines containing their issues, but less magazines printed.

Reconstruction of Tahy-e-maskan Orphanage

Report by: Suraya Rahmati Bahar

Tahy-e-maskan orphanage’s building that has not been repaired and painted for the last 25 years has been reconstructed by China’s Aid Agency. The students of this orphanage need their hostel problems to be solved too. Nabiullah, a tahy-e-maskan orphanage student said,” we are very happy that the building of our orphanage has been reconstructed and repaired; we deeply thank China’s assistance with our orphanage. We wish their assistance to continue and solve our other problems so that we would be able to continue our educations accordingly.”

Poetry and painting competition on the occasion of world peace day Report by: Noor Agha Adil

Nine young writers and poets of the capital and other cities, who attended the world peace day program held in Esteqlal high school, received the awards and appreciation letters. Despite the poetry, 550 students of different schools attended the painting competition.

Director of Youths’ Union added that we have launched this competition in the capital and other cities. We are happy that 9 poets and writers proved themselves the best artists in the country.

The program ended with a concert, comedy and theatre shows.

Girls’ tailoring-sewing course

Report by: Suraya Rahmati Bahar

A tailoring-sewing course for girls has been launched by financial assistance of Japan aid agency (JICA) and cooperation of Ministry of Labor and social affairs in Kabul city. Female students, who can not go to school due to their families’ poor economical condition or their parents ban, are busy in learning the tailoring-sewing course. At the end of this course that started 4 months ago in 2 time tables, graduated students will receive a sewing machine from JICA.

A student of the mentioned course said,” I could not go to school due to my family’s poor economical condition. All young male and female individuals need to choose a profession so that they will be able to generate their families’ financial costs. I have chosen tailoring profession and I am able to sew simple dresses now.”

Instructor of the course added that the students, who come to this course, are very poor or have lost their parents and can not go to schools. Besides, we give AFG 1000/month for their transportation costs. At the end of the course we will either employ them or give them a sewing machine so that they will be able to work at home.

A Kabul citizen appreciated the activity of such vocational courses and added that most people have not got the information about these kinds of courses. My opinion is that JICA should open the branches of this course in all areas of Kabul city. By doing this, most poor kids and youths will be able to join and after graduation start their jobs and generate their financial costs.

Sports News

Under 16 football championship

Report by: Humayoon Nazari

Adalat and west Hindukush B football teams reached the final stage of Under 16 football championship. This championship was participated by 17 football teams. Adalat football club won the trophy by scoring 3-0 against west Hindukush B.

The purpose of this championship was to improve young footballers’ talents and select the Under 16 National team.

Peace football championship

Report by: Humayoon Nazari

The peace football championship was held in dusty ground of Afghan Youth’s Union 2 weeks ago that will last for one month, with the cooperation of Afghanistan Youths’ Union.

The 10 football clubs of Kabul city participating in the championship, are trying to win the trophy. The results of games played so far are:

Afghan Youths’ Union beat Chendawol FC 6-2, Afghan Youths’ Union and Esteqlal FC tied match, Shewaki and Sabawoon FC tied match.

News Update

World peace dayReport by: Farida Hares

Kids News network Afghanistan has produced and broadcasted a special peace program with length of 23 minutes. The contents of this documentary program were news, effects and pictures of some issues done for the kids and the problems they faced in the past 6 years.

Moreover, KNN had interviews with disabled kids and let them say their wishes, most of which were,” we want peace!”Kids News Network Afghanistan has the pleasure to congratulate the world’s peace day to all kids around the world especially to those poor Afghan kids, who had lived in civil war and conflicts for the last 3 decades. Wish you a peaceful Afghanistan!!! 

Kids’ vaccination on the occasion of world peace dayReport by: Noor Agha Adil

World Health Organization (WHO) with the assistance of UNICEF has launched a vaccination campaign on the occasion of world peace day in eastern and southern cities of the country. In this campaign that last for three days, the kids have been vaccinated against the polio. 

Acshiana’s kids visit RTA on the countdown of world’s peace day Report by: Farida HaresKabul kids took part in celebration of world’s peace day. Some Acshiana’s kids visited Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) and sent their messages to the general director of RTA that war is enough! Our only wish is peace and security in Afghanistan. A kid asked director or RTA,” What have you done for peace?” Mr. Abdul wahed nazari director of RTA replied that Radio and Television of Afghanistan belongs to all Afghans and has tried its best to produce and broadcast peace programs through our different programs.”In addition of interviews and visit of RTA, kids have sung their songs and appreciated the RTA’s authorities for broadcasting their messages via KNN Afghanistan.

Students complain about the lack of proper teaching method in educational coursesReport by: Noor Agha Adil

With the establishment of peace and security in the country, it has been added to the number of people interested in learning foreign languages. Lots of English language courses can be found in all areas of Kabul and other cities.

Meanwhile, some students have complains about the lack of proper teaching in these courses. Some say that teachers just want to finish the semesters, without any consideration of teaching the students. 

Reconstruction of Mahmood Hotaki high school Report by: Yusuf Alemi

Students of Mahmood Hotaki high school complained about the lack of classes in school. The reconstruction work of the mentioned schools has already begun but, students complain about the speed of this project.The reconstruction which includes 4 classes and administrative offices has been funded by Education improvement committee of the Ministry of Education and a private company. Jawed, a student added,” we have not got classes to study in. during our lessons, the wind brings dust and other rubbish inside our classes. We wish our classes to be built soon so that we would be able to continue our education in peace and relaxed minds.”Mrs. Wakila Korokhel, principle of Mahmood Hotaki high school said that the reconstruction work of our school will be completed in next 1-2months and students’ problems will be solved by then. 

Sport News

Jawana-e-Moaref Football Team’s background Report by: Humayon NazariJawanan-e-Moaref’s football team with its football background had the opportunity to get a notable position among the National Olympic Committee of Afghanistan. This team could not get the top position due to some technical problems, as they were not provided a play ground. All their exercises takes place in Chaman-e-Hozori (a playing ground with lots of dust and rubbish that sometimes it is hard to find the team players in dusty air).Fortunately, the team has been permitted to play in Amani High School’s Gymnasium; they are busy with their practice and warm up matches to get ready for football competitions held in November 2007 in India. 

News Update

House gets fire due to kids’ carelessness

As a result of kids’ carelessness and play with matches, a house in 10th zone (char qala wazir abad area) of Kabul city got fire. Sher Mohammad, house owner added that the fire began due to my kids’ carelessness and play with matches. The cost of damage is estimated around Af 70000.

Extension work of Qari Abdullah Secondary School

The foundation brick of Qari Abdullah Secondary School’s extension has been placed by Ministry of Education’s authorities in Kabul city. The cost of this two story building, which contains 6 classes and other necessary equipments, is $42850 that will be paid by Ministry of Education’s development budget.
Due to the lack of classes, the 4000 students of the mentioned school continue their education in 4 educational schedules daily.

Students complain about delay of building a bridge in front of the school

Amir Dost Mohammad Khan Secondary School’s students told our reporter that the bridge is ready to be fitted in front of our school, but governmental administrative and the local residents have dispute about the location of this bridge.
Ziaurrahman, a student of Amir Dost Mohammad Khan school said,” the students urgently need the bridge to be fitted in front of the school but the related authorities want that bridge to be located far from the school and residential area that will not have any benefit.”
A resident added that if this bridge has been built for students and residents, it should be located in front of the school. Fitting the bridge far from the school and residential area will be just a display and will not solve our problems.