Driven by extreme poverty amid the economic collapse of Afghanistan, the number of children employed in hazardous jobs instead of going to schools has increased, a media report said.<\/p>\n
Afghanistan is considered the worst place to be a child, as 4 million children are out of school and 2 million are working as child labourers, according to estimates by international organisations.<\/p>\n
Speaking with TOLO News, some of these children, who stopped their education to help their parents financially, said that they were severely disappointed about their bleak futures.<\/p>\n
Mohammad, who says he has lost hope for his future, searches trash cans on the street to find firewood or other items to resell.<\/p>\n
“I collect cans of cola and energy drinks and firewood. In this cold weather, we have nothing at home,” he said.<\/p>\n
The extreme poverty of Afghan families drives many children into various hazardous jobs to find food for their families.<\/p>\n
The poverty induces many children to leave school.<\/p>\n
“I sit at the side of this street to polish the shoes of people. I feel so cold, not many people come,” said Basko, a girl child.<\/p>\n
The condition of Afghan children has not improved despite the flow of billions of dollars from many agencies in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
“The problems of children increase every day and it is a source of concern. It is expected that the Taliban works on plans to avert a humaniterian and economic crisis at such a critical time,” said Maryam Maarouf, Women and Children Activist.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, Taliban officials said the government has plans to improve children’s conditions.<\/p>\n
“In the economy and education sectors, the Islamic Emirate has many plans to provide good education opportunities for a new generation, specifically for children,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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