Afghan villagers donate land to build a school

Community in Baghli village offers land worth $69,000 to bring education closer to home

KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Residents of Baghli village in northern Sar-i-Pul province have donated one acre of land, valued at around 5 million afghanis ($69,000), to build a secondary school for boys—a move aimed at improving access to education in the remote community.

According to Pajhwok Afghanistan News, the land was jointly owned and given as a collective contribution by villagers determined to establish a local school. 

Until now, students had to walk long distances to Adrang village for classes, often studying under tents due to a lack of nearby facilities.

“The value of this land is around five million afghanis,” said Sayed Naser Jaber, a local resident. 

“We decided to create educational opportunities within our own village. At present, students are studying here under tents.”

Another resident, Bismillah Adeeb, welcomed the initiative: “We are overjoyed that a school will finally be built in our area. In the past, sending our children to schools far away was a daily struggle. Now we can ensure their safety and education within our own community.”

He also urged the Department of Education to expedite construction, stressing that both government and communities share responsibility for safeguarding children’s right to education.

Maulvi Mohammad Rahmani, director of education for Sar-i-Pul, praised the villagers’ donation as a powerful symbol of grassroots support for education. 

“We assure the people of Baghli village that once resources are available, construction of a standard school building will begin,” he said.

Rahmani also highlighted growing public engagement in the region, noting that local residents have donated over 10 acres of land in the past year alone to support schools and religious institutions.