Supporting Formal Education Services in Lashkargah

Supporting Girls' and boys' formal education in the Lashkargah City of Helmand province 

About the service 

International Rescue Committee (IRC) supports the informal education of girls and boys in the Lashkargah City of Helmand province by providing school materials. 

This organization conducts a special assessment to identify vulnerable villages and create classrooms and training for them. Assessment is conducted at the district level to identify schools with the highest needs for School Improvement Plan (SIP). After identifying the local educational centers, the IRC office supports its students and teachers by distributing school supplies such as lined books, drawing books, colored pencils, slates, water bottles, permanent markers, text correction pens, scientific calculators, and masks. 

The International Rescue Committee is determined that girls and boys have access to education, and all formal and informal sectors of education are considered as a need of society. 

In addition, the program to support the education of girls and boys in the Lashkargah City of Helmand province provides sufficient training for parents and community members to participate in children's access to education. 

Accessibility and Additional Information 

In order to qualify for the service, you have to be eligible - currently, the service is provided to formal/ official schools, and they are free of charge.  

The service provided uses Dari, Pashto and English languages, including sign language.  

To access the service, booking an appointment is required. Please visit IRC office in Helmand Province or contact information center.  

Address: Lashkargah, Province, International Rescue Committee Office. 

Service time: every week from Sunday to Thursday from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm. 

Information Center: People who need humanitarian services can ask via WhatsApp number (0729807235) or Facebook Messenger of this online platform to get information and get answers to their questions. The Ask team provides information online to those in need of humanitarian services of international organizations and, if necessary, refers the needy to the relevant departments to receive and access the services. 

Key Points 

• An appointment is required to provide and discover this service; 
• This service is officially closed on holidays; 
• The services are completely free; 
• The place or building where this service is provided has suitable facilities and is accessible to all clients; 
• The builing does not have a elevator to move clients, but the employees are ready to help you in this office; 
• People who do not have the ability to hear and speak, are informed and understood in sign language; 
• In addition to men, there are also female employees as part of the team to serve you; 
• The men's and women's restrooms are separate and accessible to all clients; 
• These services are provided in Pashto, Dari, and English languages. 

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