If a strong educational system is key to a country's success, there is every reason to worry about Afghanistan's future. Decimated by decades of war, Afghanistan has one of the world's lowest literacy rates. According to UN estimates, 90% of women, and 63% of men in rural areas are illiterate. With most Afghans living in rural villages, improving these numbers is a daunting challenge.
Shaun McCanna discusses Afghanistan on "Veteran's Voice"
Published November 20, 2009
Shaun McCanna will discuss Afghanistan on the "Veteran's Voice" radio program on Friday, November 20. The show will air on KBOO 90.7 in Portland, Oregon during the 9am Pacific time hour.
This lesson investigates the dangers and daily challenges faced by many Afghan students, teachers, and schools.
Shaun McCanna, for the Pulitzer Center
Grantee
Shaun McCanna is an independent documentary filmmaker and freelance journalist. He has been working in Afghanistan the past three years, and his reporting stems from research conducted for his...
