American Support for Afghanistan (ASA) is a non-sectarian, non-governmental and strictly apolitical non-profit
organization dedicated to the restoration and continuing development of Afghanistan.
Water for Shukria In the village of Hutal, deep in the Taliban stronghold of Kandahar Province, a ten year old girl named Shukria dreams of one day becoming a doctor. Her first step is to attend school, something that recently became possible when the 445th Civil Affairs Battalion (Mountain View CA) established the Malalai Anaa Center for Women and School for Girls in Shukria’s village.
But when the last trickle of water is poured from the jugs in their home, Shukria’s family turns to her for more. She will walk over a mile to get to the nearest well. The distance seems to stretch as she carries the heavy jugs, now full, back to her home. Shukria will do this every day so her family can survive. There isn’t much time left over for learning.
Update: We have exceeded our fundraising goal! The well is in place at the Malalai Anaa Center for Women and School for Girls. Read more >>
The water pump and tap in place at the Malalai Anaa Center for Women and School for Girls
Orphan Education in Jalalabad ASA continues to support Mir Mohammad Yusif Vocational School (MMYVS), run by International Orphan Care, in the city of Jalalabad. ASA provides sponsorship for ten orphan children, both boys and girls. Through these efforts, we hope impoverished children like Alia and Kamran will have better chance in life. Read more >>
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Meet some of the graduates of the vocational school who are putting their skills to work, and some of the students currently learning to support themselves with bike repair, tailoring, and other skills.
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