International Rescue Committee: U.S. Aid Reduction Deprives 300,000 Afghan Children of Access to Education

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The International Rescue Committee has expressed concern over the reduction of U.S. financial aid to Afghanistan and emphasized that this funding cut has deprived 300,000 children of access to education.

In a report, the committee stated that the restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women and girls have had destructive impacts on families in Afghanistan.

According to the report, in areas lacking schools, the committee had initiated community-based education programs, but due to the reduction in financial aid in 2025, these programs were halted, resulting in 300,000 children losing educational opportunities.

The International Rescue Committee has warned that with the reduction of U.S. financial aid, Afghan families are increasingly being pushed towards a crisis.

The report further states that U.S. financial aid to the committee enables the provision of critical services, including medical treatments, cash assistance, educational programs, and other essential services to vulnerable families and communities.

These concerns are raised at a time when the reduction in U.S. financial aid to Afghanistan has led to the closure of many relief organizations in the country.