Teen Voices
Afghan Street Children Pick Coins Over Classes
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At first, Mahtab blamed the government for the prevalence of street children in Kabul. Once she realized she could do something to help, the 16-year-old began teaching at The Borderfree Afghan Street Kids School in Kabul, which opened in 2015. Ninety-three Afghan street children attend the school run by volunteers who teach language and math literacy.