In Kabul, 800 Recovered Drug Addicts Graduate from Vocational and Technical Training Programs

At the Pul-e-Charkhi Vocational and Technical Training Center, 800 individuals who had recovered from drug addiction graduated after completing six months of practical and theoretical courses. It was the fifth round of the training program. The Pul-e-Charkhi Vocational and Training Center operates under the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. They received training in tailoring, construction, electricity, shoe-making, bag-making, and the repair of household electrical appliances.

We are gathered here today to celebrate the graduation of many of our compatriots from various vocational fields. These people were separated from their families and society, experiencing some of the hardest and most unforgettable days of their lives. Thanks to Allah, after being gathered, treated, and provided with training, they have now graduated. From today, they will be able to earn a lawful livelihood for their families and return to society as responsible individuals and skilled workers. The Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Alhaj Mawlavi Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai, added these remarks while speaking at the graduation of 800 graduates from vocational training centers.
As you know, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs is providing vocational training services to other social groups in the capital and other provinces. The MoLSA offers vocational and training programs to recovered addicts. Recently, this program was also launched in Kunduz province, and so far, across the country, nearly 9,000 recovered individuals have received this training. Today, they live peacefully and responsibly as part of society, and some of them are owners of their own works and businesses. This is a remarkable and historic step. We are committed to continuing this process and will use all available resources to support it. We ask you to remain dedicated to your professions, and also, we also ask your families to treat you decently. The Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Alhaj Mawlavi Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai, further added these remarks while speaking to the newly graduated.

It is worth mentioning that, in this ceremony the Deputy Minister for Financial and Administrative Affairs, Mawlawi Din Mohammad Haqbeen; the General Director of Skills Development, Mawlawi Rahimullah Sarah; the Director of Vocational and Technical Training Centers Management, Mawlawi Abdul Wahid Faiz; the Director of press and spokesperson of the ministry, Samiullah Ebrahimi; the Director of Finance and Accounting, Mawlawi Ahmadullah Rafiq; the Director of Administrative and Services, Mawlawi Khair Mohammad Khairkhwah; Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Labor Affairs, Qari Mohammad Karim Hanafi; and other officials attended in this graduation ceremony.