📚 Kabul Main School

📍 Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
🎓 Established: 2002
👧🧒 Students Enrolled: Approximately 120
👩‍🏫 Faculty & Staff: 12 dedicated educators and staff members

The Kabul Main School holds a special place in our history—it was the first school established by Children of War in Kabul, Afghanistan, founded by the late Najibullah Aziz. Since its founding in 2002, this school has provided education, hope, and opportunity for orphaned and underserved children for over 23 years.

Today, it serves not only as an educational center but also as the headquarters of our operations in Afghanistan.

🌟 Impact Over the Years:

Many graduates have pursued higher education in fields such as Pharmacy, Engineering, Nursing, Computer Science, and more.

A number of our former students have become professionals, some married and supporting families of their own.

Several alumni have returned as teachers, continuing the cycle of education and empowerment by teaching the next generation of students in our schools.

Kabul Main School is a living legacy—a place where education changes lives, where dreams begin, and where futures are built.

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🏫 Roya Ali School

📍 Location: Barikab, Qara Bagh District, Afghanistan

🎓 Established: 2017
👧🧒 Total Students: 213 (77 Girls and 136 Boys)
👩‍🏫 Faculty & Staff: 10 dedicated team members

The Roya Ali School is more than just a school—it's the heart of a transformed community.

Thanks to the generosity of the Ali family, this school was built and dedicated in loving memory of Roya Ali, to honor her spirit and bring hope to orphaned and impoverished children of Afghanistan.

🏠 In addition to the school building, over 250 single-family homes were constructed for families who were previously living in tents near the school. Each unit includes two rooms and one bathroom, providing dignity and stability to this underserved community.

☀️ The campus now features a solar power system and a clean water well, helping to meet the daily needs of the students and their families.

This school is a shining example of compassion in action—uplifting lives through education, shelter, and essential resources.

📚 Bilal Hamza School

📍 Location: Diwan Beghi, Kabul, Afghanistan
🎓 Established: 2011
👧🧒 Students Enrolled: Approximately 110
👩‍🏫 Faculty & Staff: 10 dedicated educators and staff members

The Bilal Hamza School was founded in 2011 to meet the urgent educational needs of children in one of the most underserved neighborhoods of Kabul. Located in a rented facility, this primary school provides education from grades 1 through 6 for both boys and girls.

This location was intentionally chosen due to the lack of nearby schools and the economic hardship of local families. Over the years, it has become one of the top-performing schools in the area.

🌟 Highlights:

Known for academic excellence, graduates every 6 years consistently rank among the top students in their public schools.

The school currently serves over 110 students, most of whom come from low-income families.

We are incredibly proud of our teachers and staff, who are making a transformational difference in the lives of these children and giving them hope for a brighter future.

Bilal Hamza School continues to be a beacon of learning and opportunity in a community where it’s needed most.

📚 Maidan School

📍 Location: Ibrahimkhail Village, Maidan Shar District, Maidan Wardak, Afghanistan
🎓 Established: 2011
👧🧒 Students Enrolled: Approximately 250
👩‍🏫 Faculty & Staff: 17 dedicated teachers and staff

Maidan School was established in 2011 in the heart of the Ibrahimkhail village—one of the most underserved areas of Maidan Wardak Province. The school serves boys and girls from grades 1 through 6 and remains the only primary school in the entire village.

💡 A School Built on Hope and Vision

The land for this school was generously donated by the local community in 2009 to our late founder, Najibullah Aziz, whose dream was to bring education to impoverished children in rural Afghanistan. After his passing, The Children of War honored his vision by raising the necessary funds and building the school in 2011.

🔧 Recent Developments

The school has undergone recent renovations to improve the learning environment.

It continues to be a cornerstone of education in the village, creating opportunities and hope for a better future.

We are deeply proud of the progress this school has made and remain committed to bringing lasting change through education. Every year, we see new successes and a growing impact—proof that education is the most powerful tool to transform communities.

Empowering Afghan Girls Through Education Since 2003

📍 Location: Paghman, Afghanistan
🎓 Grades: 1–9
👧 Students Enrolled: Approximately 170
👩‍🏫 Faculty & Staff: 18

Since opening its doors in 2003, the Paghman School has been a dedicated all-girls institution, providing vital education in a region where access to learning is often limited—especially for girls.

Over the years, the school has proudly seen:

24 graduates go on to complete midwifery school

Many others excel in nursing, computer science, and various professions

Graduates who are now working and serving their community in Paghman

This school continues to be a cornerstone of hope and progress, offering girls the tools they need to build better futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Partnered with HRF (New Chapter)

📍 Location: Bamyan, Afghanistan
🎓 Grades: 1–6
👧🧒 Total Students Enrolled: 120 (60 Girls, 60 Boys)
👩‍🏫 Faculty & Staff: 9 — all women

Established in 2024, the Homaira Rahman School is a beacon of opportunity for children from some of the most vulnerable communities in Bamyan. Serving both girls and boys, the school is dedicated to providing primary education (grades 1 through 6) in a safe and inclusive environment.

🔹 Most students are orphans or come from extremely poor families.
🔹 The entire team—teachers and staff—are women, empowering the community and setting a powerful example for gender equity in education.

This partnership between The Children of War and HRF represents a vital investment in the future of Afghanistan’s youth—nurturing knowledge, resilience, and hope.

Location: Baghlan Afghanistan

Empowering a New Generation Through Education

In March 2025, a new elementary school was officially opened in one of the poorest regions of Baghlan, Afghanistan—a significant step toward educational access and community development.

This important project was made possible by the generous land donation from the family of the late Najib Aziz, and lovingly built by his brother, Wahid Aziz. Their dedication reflects a deep commitment to the people of Afghanistan and to the lasting value of education.

📚 School Details:

Total Students Enrolled: 120

60 Girls

60 Boys

Staffing: 9 dedicated faculty and staff members

This school stands as a beacon of hope, especially for girls and underserved children in this rural area. It provides a safe and supportive environment for learning, growth, and opportunity.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Aziz family for their compassion, leadership, and vision in making this project a reality. Their contribution will have a lasting impact on generations to come.