“Education will not feed them now, but it will help them to look forward, have a vision, and perceive the realities of life in another way.” These words, spoken by Aziz Royesh, perfectly capture the spirit of the Ershad Private high school in Kabul. Located in a city that has seen its share of turmoil, Ershad Private high school stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of education. While I don’t have specific details about the Ershad Private high school, I can tell you about a similar school in Kabul, the Marefat High School. This school, founded by the indomitable Aziz Royesh, shares a similar mission: to empower children through education. Marefat High School, like Ershad Private high school, believes in nurturing young minds and fostering critical thinking. Just imagine, this school, despite facing threats and even physical attacks, remained committed to its mission. The story of Marefat High School is one of resilience and determination. In a country where education, especially for girls, has often been suppressed, Marefat High School stood defiant. It became a sanctuary for knowledge, a place where young girls could dream of a brighter future. Even when the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the spirit of Marefat High School, and I believe of Ershad Private high school too, didn’t die. The school continues to find ways to educate, to empower, carrying forward the torch of knowledge.
Paghman Bridge
Slipping through time, let’s journey back to a Kabul brimming with life, where the Paghman Bridge stood as a silent