Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 3 April 18

All aboard the bus for future leaders in Afghanistan   I write in reference to your article Bus takes the learning curve to Afghanistan’s youngsters (April 2): following decades of fear as a result of semi-constant bombs and terror attacks, it is heartening to know the people of Afghanistan – particularly its children – are so happy to get this blue bus, their destination the future of their country.Freshta Karim, an Afghan woman who founded the Charmaghz project, bringing books and stimulating academic interest among children, deserves great plaudits. Children were initially reluctant but have received her very well and listen to her read. In an environment as wartorn as modern Afghanistan, education is, in my view, the best way to divert children’s minds away from dark and uncomfortable thoughts. The mobile library concept is truly laudable.K Ragavan, Bengaluru