Peace, security, and democracy are the foundations for the development of a country; all areas that are strengthened by the existence of a self-sustaining critical mass of literate and productive citizens. However, more than two decades of conflict in Afghanistan have created generations of people who have lost out on educational opportunity.
Launched by the UNESCO Director-General in October 2005, the Literacy Initiative for Empowerment(LIFE) is a strategic framework for collaborative action aimed at enhance and harmonizing literacy efforts globally. LIFE targets the 35 countries that have a literacy rate of less than 50% or countries where the adult population without literacy skills exceeds 10 million.The LIFE meeting was inaugurated on April 15th 2013 in Literacy Directorate Office in Faryab Province. Mr. Mirzayar, said,” We are pleased to announce that LIFE meetings will continue throughout the year (2013) and the meetings will be held under the supervision and administration of Faryab Literacy Directorate. ANAFAE is committed to support these meetings financially and technically.” |  |
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I am proud of myself
 “Since my husband died, I was the only widow in my village to feed five children and had to work to cover all the family living costs on my own“, said Bibi Noor (age 40), resident of Charikar City,Parwan Province. Bibi Noor says she has seen terrible moments in her life, being the only breadwinner supporting a big family.
LIFE in Afghanistan
The magnitude of challenges that stand in the way of achieving the national goals in Afghanistan remains extremely high following the long and tragic history of conflict that have devastated nearly every facet of society. More collaborative efforts and strong coordination among literacy stakeholders is imperative to tackle
Literacy Situation in Afghanistan
Literacy Initiative for Empowerement (LIFE) 2005-2015
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National Literacy Department and ANAFAE Inaugurated the” LIFE Meeting” in Faryab Province
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