Afghanistan’s private schools are relying on underpaid, overworked women teachers who endure harsh conditions to keep education running amid economic collapse. Many report receiving meager salaries while facing long hours, poor facilities, and systemic exploitation—some describing their struggles as a choice between survival and dignity. With public education in ruins, these educators often work without contracts or basic protections, highlighting the broader crisis of gendered poverty in the country. The situation underscores how private institutions exploit vulnerable workers to maintain operations despite widespread hardship.
‘We accept humiliation for a crust of bread’: The exploitation of women teachers in Afghanistan’s private schools Zan Times
