Project Report
| Jan 20, 2021
Human activity affecting the environment
By Elizabeth Appleyard | Program Administrator
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AIL’s teachers and facilitators are teaching and informing students about pressing environmental concerns. Air and water pollution, sound pollution, climate change, weather and resource depletion are topics covered in this program. AIL wants every person, who is in contact with the organization, to receive information on the subject and to know how they can help by their actions and by passing on information to others.
A recent topic covered was the harmful effects of using coal for heating. In particular, coal is used to heat bathrooms in private homes but also public bathrooms creating a lot of pollution. Water pollution was discussed as many people do not have access to regular supplies of clean drinking water. Children drink contaminated water not understanding the dangers. Water borne disease was discussed and the dangers to the water supply of leaving garbage in open channels.
Your support is vital in helping us maintain our environmental education program.Thank you for your continued interest.
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Sep 22, 2020
Environmental education
By Elizabeth Appleyard | Program Administrator
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The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis that has affected everyone as industries, transportation networks and schools and businesses have closed down. All of this sudden change has had some unexpected consequences. Pollution and greenhouse gas emissions have fallen across continents as countries implemented measures to contain the spread of the virus.
AIL has been teaching adults how to organize cleanups in their communities. Often adults talk about the environment and they have the right to give their opinion. In fact they are encouraged to go to school, municipality or even the government to update people about climate changes and present better ways of saving the environment.
Many children are not aware of the environment, its challenges and why it is important for them to take responsibility. We give online-training to children at our schools and learning centers to tell them about the issues of the environment. For example, children learn to turn off lights, fans etc when they are out of the room, not to waste water when brushing teeth.
Your support is vital in helping us maintain our programs.
Our projects 1155 Fast Track Education and 1073 Healthcare are eligible for the Safer World Fund 50% on donations right now!
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Jun 18, 2020
Impact of Covid-19
By Elizabeth Appleyard | Program Officer
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Covid-19 has created a great many difficulties in Afghanistan, especially because it is a poor country and has fragile health and education systems. AIL has had to close its Learning Centers but staff worked hard to adapt its education program to online, distance learning. Students have been provided with education packs and have access to a teacher by email, a hotline and in person if necessary. The environment is included as a topic in these study packs. AIL is using social media and networks to encourage parents to inspire their children to work on environmentally friendly practice such as recycling in the home and using any land or courtyard space they have to plant gardens and grow produce if possible.
AIL has been unable to offer in the field environmental projects due to the social distancing requirements. Radio Meraj is broadcasting daily and includes information of the environment and what individuals can do to care for their immediate surroundings. Trees that were planted under the environment project continue to be cared for and watered.
Your support is vital in helping us maintain our programs.
Thank you for your continued interest.
AIL is working towards SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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