By Emilio Asti
Education is the foundation of development and a vital path to promoting peace. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, countless children are deprived of education. Many have no roof over their heads and become street children. Despite the gravity of this tragedy, it often receives little attention from the media.
Children may differ in background, but they are all essential to the future of society. Every child deserves the opportunity to study and develop their talents freely, in an environment free from war and violence.
In Afghanistan, decades of violent conflict have left the country in a dire state, with many people lacking basic necessities like adequate food and shelter. To make matters worse, natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and droughts have compounded the hardships.