Blog: Afghanistan

Below are updates from 10/08/2021 about the work and situation in Afghanistan: Last updated on September 24, 2021

Please make sure to check back often for updates! If you would like to donate to displaced families and those who have fled the country, please click here.

Garden of Peace and Hope, Afghanistan

Sadly, Afghanistan, unlike the Garden of Peace and Hope, is not very peaceful.  Many needs exist at this perilous time.  If you would like to help: www.globalhopenetwork.org/disaster-relief/afghanistan

Women’s Empowerment Centre–East, Afghanistan

The Women's Empowerment Centre--East was closed for two and half months due to the COVID lockdown. Now with the heightened Taliban threat, it remains closed.

Valley of Ali, Afghanistan

Ahmad* is a hardworking man in Yakawlang who plants various vegetables in a “kitchen garden” on our tree farm. He has lots of experience in cultivating gardens. Last year, he made some good money by selling garlic and onions.

Garden of Peace and Hope, Afghanistan

The Garden of Peace and Hope looks green and beautiful during this season! Our gardener has been battling the COVID-19, but thankfully, he is recovering. Yet, due to many infections from the coronavirus, the government is still not permitting art exhibitions near the garden at this time.

Garden of Peace and Hope, Afghanistan

Women’s Empowerment Centre–East, Afghanistan

The second Women Empowerment Centre is going well in Western Bamyan. It has positively impacted the lives of many people during our work there.

Women’s Empowerment Centre, Afghanistan

Garden of Peace and Hope, Afghanistan

Women’s Empowerment Centre–East, Afghanistan

In this Centre, the girls are passionately coming to English class after school except on Fridays. They started a new English book called “Let’s Go 5” last week; books were distributed to each of the girls.