The Humanistra student group organised its first on-campus event on February 13th, 2019, as part of its campaign to raise awareness for education in Afghanistan. This conference, attended by about sixty people, focused on Mr. Divantchegui’s stay in Herat.
Afghanistan: the troubles of an endless war
The main speaker of the conference was Mr. Divantchegui, the regional representative of the association Amitié franco-afghanane, AFRANE, was invited for the occasion. After summarising the main lines of Afghanistan’s history, he presented his recent trip to his hometown of Herat, before taking questions from the audience.
Afghanistan is a country divided among its many peoples and has been constantly at war since 1979. Women greatly suffered from this civil war where their access to education was even more complicated. In a country plagued by drugs, corruption and ongoing insecurity, fundamentalists have undermined the school system. Life is particularly difficult for young people whose future seems very uncertain.
An event to help Afghanistan
The debate helped the public to understand the importance of AFRANE’s actions. The main objective of this association is to help Afghanistan through the development of education: opening classes, purchasing textbooks and school materials, and training staff.
These actions benefit nearly a hundred thousand of young Afghans. After the conference, he eight members of the Humanistra project raised funds for AFRANE by selling Afghan jewellery and other handicrafts on their stand. The public could also taste Afghan food accompanied by a cup of traditional tea.
The eight members of Humanistra organised the entire event themselves: from booking the amphitheatre to the communication campaign, including contacting the various people involved.
Insecurity is part of the daily life of Afghans. Fortunately, school is a haven of peace for young people and opens up a brighter future for them.
– Zaher Divantchegui
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