Afghanistan, May 2 -- An Afghan online school has reached the global top 50 education prize shortlist, expanding access to learning for students affected by restrictions.
The online school Darakht-e Danesh, operating under the "Right to Learn Afghanistan" initiative, has been named among the top 50 finalists for the 2026 global school prize. Final results of the competition are expected to be announced at the World Education Summit in London.
In a statement, the school said the competition is organized by the Varkey Foundation to recognize innovative educational programs worldwide.
The school was selected from around 3,000 entries across 113 countries and shortlisted in the "overcoming adversity" category for its work in expanding access...