Afghan Refugee Education Project – Key Information and Impact
What and where is the need?
SPIN operates a Refugee Education Centre (REC) serving approximately 40 Afghan refugee children, including girls, who have been displaced due to ongoing conflict and instability in Afghanistan. The centre is located in a sensitive region of South Asia where access to formal education—particularly for Afghan girls—is severely limited.
Why is this a pressing need now?
A US-based funding partner has unexpectedly withdrawn support, placing the continued operation of the REC at immediate risk. Without replacement funding, the school will close, cutting off access to education for vulnerable children. This is particularly urgent as girls in Afghanistan are currently banned from receiving formal education (as of June 2025), making this safe, neutral learning environment one of the few educational options available to them.
Why are WIN best placed to tackle this need?
WIN has a long-standing relationship with SPIN who have a proven record of delivering high-quality education in in this context, with local, trusted staff and clear communication lines already in place.
What will be the benefits of your work?
Continued access to education for ~40 Afghan refugee children.
Promotion of critical thinking, literacy, and numeracy skills in a safe, structured environment.
Empowerment and opportunity, particularly for girls otherwise denied education.
Stability for families under extreme social and economic pressure.
What is the impact if we don’t do this now?
The school will be forced to close.
Dozens of refugee children—many of them girls—will be left without education.
The children risk being drawn into cycles of poverty and vulnerability.
Why should people care about this?
This is a chance to preserve the future of children who have already suffered displacement and loss. Education is their opportunity for a better life. With girls currently banned from schooling in Afghanistan, this initiative is especially vital. It’s not just about education—it’s about dignity, hope, and justice.
How do you ensure success and accountability?
Salaries are paid directly to trusted, vetted local teachers with oversight from SPIN’s leadership team.
Regular reports and updates will be submitted by SPIN to WIN UK.
Site visits (when safe and possible) and remote communication provide additional accountability.
How much does it cost?
$1800/month (approx £1500) covers the salaries of teachers and staff. We are seeking monthly supporters to help meet this need sustainably.
