The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Qatar foundation Education Above All (EAA) on Sunday signed an agreement to educate out-of-school children and youth in Afghanistan.
The two organisations emphasised on their support for Afghanistan's education. The two institutions have allocated $50 million equally to enrol more than 100,000 out-of-school children and award nearly 2,000 scholarships to youth.
Mohammed al-Kubaisi, interim CEO of the Education Above All Foundation, said, "Working with USAID is an important step towards achieving inclusive and equitable education. This joint effort can remove barriers, empower communities, and contribute to a brighter future."
"This partnership ensures that Afghan women and girls have access to quality education and a more prosperous future for Afghans," added Joel Sandford, USAID director for Afghanistan.
The two sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to education as a fundamental right for all, especially for disadvantaged and at-risk communities.
