Angelina Jolie Sets Up Girls-Only School In Afghanistan

Angelina Jolie is using the profits from her jewellery line to fund the school in Kabul

Angelina Jolie will use the profits from her jewellery line to fund a girls-only school in Afghanistan.

Through her charity, Education Partnerships for Children of Conflicts, the actress has opened the school in Kabul, where the education of boys is often favoured over that of girls.

The school currently educates 200-300 young girls and is said to be making a huge impact on the area.

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About her jewellery line, Style of Jolie, and latest humanitarian project, the Hollywood star told E! News: 'Beyond enjoying the artistic satisfaction of designing these jewels, we are inspired by knowing our work is also serving the mutual goal of providing for children in need.'

Style of Jolie, created in partnership with jeweler Robert Procop, will be sold exclusively at Kansas City-based retailer Tivol. 100 percent of the profits will go to Jolie's charity Education Partnerships for Children of Conflicts and the actress plans to open up more schools in the future.

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