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A few Facts about South Asia: South Asia is home to well over one fifth of the world's population. More than 37 languages are spoken. More than 30 large cities and Mumbai with highest GDP in S.A and Central Asia. After Sub Sahara South Asia is the second lowest GDP in the world. Nepal lowest and Maldives highest GDP. South Asia has one of the highest child malnutrition rate in the world...

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Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a country in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma (Myanmar) to the far southeast and by theBay of Bengal to the south. Together with the Indian state of West Bengal, it makes up the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal...

Regional Heros

Ms. Anuradha Koirala is the Founder and Executive Director of Maiti Nepal. Born in Nepal and former English teacher, Ms. Koirala started Maiti Nepal in a small house in Kathmandu with her own savings. Today she is a widely recognized activist and lecturer who has dedicated her life to combating the sexual exploitation of women and children.

Andeisha Farid is the founder and Executive Director of Afghan Child Education and Caring Organization, AFCECO (www.afceco.org). She was born in 1983 in Afghanistan, on the day when the former Soviet jets ruined her village in to rubbles and forced the entire community to leave their homeland and take refuge in Iran. Andeisha’s parents settled at a camp in Iran, where there was no school. Andiesha moved to Pakistan to stay at a hostel there and while studying in the refugee camp, she made the decision to tutor Afghan widows and children who had no place to learn.

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Pakistan, June 07: Education is vital for nation building. However in Pakistan the education system is collapsing, propelling it towards backwardness. The result is that it is breeding hatred and bias. In Pakistan, the traditional and modern education systems are facing enormous challenges. Unable to withstand pressure from radical elements, Islamic and public schools are buckling under. The curriculum now fosters obscurantism resulting in inculcating jihad in the minds of children as young as five. The blame rests on the Pakistani government, which seems to have abdicated its responsibility towards its citizens. As it battles to provide safety for its citizens, it seems to forget that stopping jehadis on their tracks in educational institution is equally important.