A future for working children in Afghanistan

Millions of children around the world have to work to support themselves and their families. In Kandahar City, southern Afghanistan, more than 32,000 school-aged children are working on the city streets. They spend their days scavenging through rubbish, collecting metal, polishing shoes or selling water. On average these children will earn less than 65p per day, and will often work for up to 14 hours without food or rest.

Nazar is ten years old and lives in Kandahar City. He has five brothers and two sisters. His family is extremely poor, and he has to work on the streets in order to help them survive. He would love to go to school, but his family could not survive without his income.

What your support could achieve for children like Nazar:

• £30 could provide 10 children with enough textbooks for one term.
• £97 could provide enough training and materials for one child to become a tailor.
• £259 will provide desks and chairs for a whole centre.
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photo : ©Jenny Matthews/ActionAid