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Sir Peter Ustinov Friedensschule Paghman

On 31 December 2003 the Sir Peter Ustinov peace school Afghanistan in the province Paghman (50 km north of Kabul) was opened. 1300 guests (800 children and 500 adults), predominantly from the surrounding four villages participated in the opening celebration. The setting was spectacular under very blue skies with bitter cold at an altitude of about 700 feet. The Afghan television was present and the footage was broadcast several times.

Among the Afghan honour guests the were the assistant deputy of the Afghan Minister of the Interior, Shamamhmood Miakhel, the secretaries of education of Kabul and Paghman, the province governor (Prime Minister) of Paghman, 25 Maliks and Mullhas (mayors, local councils and village ministers) of the surrounding villages as well as three members of the Loja Jirga.

Another special guest of honour was the German three-star general Goetz Gliemeroth, commander of the NATO/ISAF troops, who gave the laudatio. Colonel I.G. Retzer, commander of the German Federal Armed Forces contingent in Afghanistan was also present. School begins after the winter holidays on 15 March 2004. By then the school will be finished. Approximately 900 children (about 600 girls 300 boys) can go to school, finally, after 20 years.

In an enthusiastic speech, the headmaster of the girls, Mrs. Nilofar pointed out what the schools means, in particular for girls.

Special thanks to Sir Peter Ustinov and all aids, who contributed to the building of this wonderful school. The new school has established a sponsorship with a German “UNICEF Sir Peter Ustinov school” in Monheim, Germany.

 
A children’s choir assembled around the new school sign, singing at the opening ceremony

Guest of honor, three-star general Goetz Gliemeroth (RH) with Dr. Reinhard Eroes

Nilofar Salidh, director of the girls school, stressed the importance of  education for girls.

Three-star general Goetz Gliemeroth, commander of the NATO/ISAF troops in Kabul gives the speech of honor.

Dr. Reinhard Eroes gives a speech

The traditionally meaningful “Corner stone” is being revealed

Children and guests happily pose for a picture with Dr and Mrs Eroes

Dr. Eroes in discussion with Colonel I.G. Rudolf Retzer, commander of the German troops in Afghanistan and the Afghan Interior Minister, Mr. Shamahmood Miakhel