yakawlangThe lives of the people of Yakawlang have been devastated by the massacre of 300 town residents in January, 2001, see-saw battles between Taliban and United Front forces during the past several months with associated terrorization by troops from both sides, the nearby destruction of the Bamiyan Buddha statues, and drought. Additionally, the Hazarajat region of Afghanistan is the most economically deprived region in Afghanistan.

RAWA has reported to us that several families have just arrived from the Yakawlang area of Afghanistan and are appealing to them for aid. More are still arriving daily. These people are arriving in Pakistan in the worst possible condition – with absolutely no means for survival, with shattered lives. Pakistan has closed their doors to new Afghan refugees, so little, if any, help can be expected from them. It is up to us to make a difference in their lives.

Please make a generous donation today by clicking here.

Make checks payable to “IHC/Afghan Women’s Mission.” Be sure to write “Yakawlang” in the memo section of the check. Your donation will be used to provide shelter, health care, food and other basic necessities for these people. Mail checks to:

Afghan Women’s Mission
PO Box 40846
Pasadena, CA 91114
USA

Note: Donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. More information will be posted as it becomes available.


For more background, read Ahmed Rashid’s report on Yakawlang here.

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