Pakistan earthquake

Thank you for your support. Your desire to make a difference in this world has made a difference, and we are so thankful that Afghan people have had their lives changed with your help.

We wanted to share with you a very special opportunity to give more than 100% from November 10 through December 1st. Please share this with those you know who care. During this time, we are privileged to receive additional matching funds from your donation through Global Giving of at least 30%. The need is still great. Afghanistan struggles to become a country of strength and stability.

The Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL) continues to assist women and children earthquake survivors who have moved to Peshawar because they have no housing. AIL has one Women’s Learning Center, Zarghona Ana, which is dedicated solely to the earthquake survivors; 280 females study in a variety of levels of literacy classes and can also study tailoring, English and Arabic. Many of the students are able to support their families because of what they have learned in the schools and centers. An example is Ayesha, who shares the following: “I am in literacy 7th class. When I came to this course ,I was completely illiterate, I had many problems in my own life and my home, and I can’t count my money. But now because of this course, I can solve my all problems- for example, I arrange my life in good way, I can buy necessary things for my home, if my friends & relatives are faced with some problems I can give them good suggestion. Also, I help my children with their lessons, one of them in class 1st and the older in class 3rd.”

In the last few months, many internally displaced persons have flooded into the Peshawar area and are now living in the refugee camps along with IDPs from Swat. We have some funds in reserve and will continue to add to those reserves for the next emergency the Afghan people and IDPs of Swat face. Winter is coming and can be brutal. Your donation will help those who are in extreme crisis and need.