VOICED: Residents of Kabul still living in the dark

In Kabul's suburbs, families like Mullah Mohammed John's face severe electricity shortages, receiving only an hour of power daily. This impacts their ability to cook and stay warm, with children suffering the most due to lack of modern conveniences. Despite significant foreign aid, only 10% of Afghans have regular electricity access. The government plans to repair damaged infrastructure and import electricity from neighboring countries, but improvements are slow. Meanwhile, Afghans must cope with limited resources.

What is the main reason Mullah Mohammed John chops wood for his family?

• To sell it in the market

• To create furniture

• To build a new house

• To keep warm and cook due to limited electricity

How many homes in Kabul are affected by the electricity shortage?

• 50,000 homes

• 100,000 homes

• 200,000 homes

• 500,000 homes

What is a significant impact of the electricity shortage on children in Kabul?

• They must do chores without modern conveniences

• They are unable to attend school

• They have to work in factories

• They have to move to rural areas

What is one of the government's plans to address the electricity issue?

• Building more schools

• Importing electricity from neighboring countries

• Increasing taxes

• Reducing foreign aid

Which organization is funding the construction of a power plant in Kabul?

• US aid

• United Nations

• World Bank

• European Union