Decades of wars and political unrest has left not only the economy in shambles but also countless orphans. There is an estimated 1.6 million orphans in the country and we are only marginally aware of the hardship that they have gone through, let alone what the future holds for them.
Bibi Fatemah Orphanage in Ali Chopan, Mazar-i-Shariff, in Balkh Province began life on 15th February 2010 and with this 100 orphans were given the chance to improve their lives. This has all been made possible with the generous support of Lady Fatemah Trust who has supporting these orphans since then.
Balkh is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. It is located in the north of the country and derives its name from the ancient city of Balkh, near the modern town of Mazar-i-Sharif. Its capital is Mazar-e Sharif and has a total of 15 districts. Tajiks make up the majority of the province
Herat is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan; it is located in the north-western region of the country its capital is also known as Herat. The province was major a battleground in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Water Hand Pumps Update for Lady Fatemah Trust - 9,483 men, women and children benefit from safe and clean water – 10 Hand Pumps installed
2010-01-02
Afghanistan is a land-locked and mountainous country with extreme weathers of very cold winters and very hot summers. Although the country suffers from severe droughts, agriculture is the main industry in Afghanistan with approximately 80% of the population depending on agriculture for their livelihood. Numerous conflicts, droughts, avalanches and deforestation have led to the degradation of the land and have greatly reduced the size of arable land in the country to about 12% from which only a half is being cultivated mainly a result of a lack of usable water supply. With little rainfall, the farmers usually rely on the melting snow which gathers during the winter months to replenish the ground water, for their irrigation and domestic needs. However over the last seven years there has not been sufficient snow fall and coupled with little rainfall has resulted in severe shortage of water for farming and domestic use.
Water Projects in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan (75 Water Wells in the Name of Bibi Sakina a.s.)Additional of 10 well benefiting 9,483 men, women and children
2009-12-30
Background Afghanistan is a land-locked and mountainous country with extreme weathers of very cold winters and very hot summers. Although the country suffers from severe droughts, agriculture is the main industry in Afghanistan with approximately 80% of the population depending on agriculture for their livelihood. Numerous conflicts, droughts, avalanches and deforestation have led to the degradation of the land and have greatly reduced the size of arable land in the country to about 12% from which only a half is being cultivated mainly a result of a lack of usable water supply.
Fourth Income Generation Scheme Microfinance Initiative – Granting of Sheep Supporting Widow Families in Janghan, Nawabad Khoshrood, Pashtun Zaargoon, Joy Zaman Khan, Nawab Noqra, Khaja Sarbor
2009-11-29
Background There are over 1.5 million widows in Afghanistan and for these women daily life is a constant struggle; a struggle to feed their families, a struggle to educate their children and a struggle to keep their families warm in the winter months. These widows have to struggle with the dilemma of finding money to feed and clothe their children and not send them to school as they cannot afford the fees. Therefore, with the ongoing support from Lady Fatemah Charitable Trust this income generation scheme will enable them to begin a more positive and hopeful chapter in their lives and that of their children.
Proposal for 34 Hand Pumps in Balkh, Herat and Ghazni, Afghanistan for 6,404 families (57,636 Afghans)
2009-11-26
Background Afghanistan is a land-locked and mountainous country with extreme weathers of very cold winters and very hot summers. Although the country suffers from severe droughts, agriculture is the main industry in Afghanistan with approximately 80% of the population depending on agriculture for their livelihood. Numerous conflicts, droughts, avalanches and deforestation have led to the degradation of the land and have greatly reduced the size of arable land in the country to about 12% from which only a half is being cultivated mainly a result of a lack of usable water supply. With little rainfall, the farmers usually rely on the melting snow which gathers during the winter months to replenish the ground water, for their irrigation and domestic needs. However over the last seven years there has not been sufficient snow fall and coupled with little rainfall has resulted in severe shortage of water for farming and domestic use.
Proposal for Additional 40 Orphans entry into Bibi Fatemah Orphanage in Gebriael, Injil District, Herat
2009-11-19
Bibi Fatemah Orphanage in Gebriael, Injil District, in Herat Province began life on 25th June 2009 and with this 60 orphans were given the chance to improve their lives. This has all been made possible with the generous support of Lady Fatemah Trust who has supporting these orphans since then. Lady Fatemah Trust has been providing support for 33 girls and 27 boys, out of which 7 are Syed and 53 non Syed children.
Background Afghanistan is a land-locked and mountainous country with extreme weathers of very cold winters and very hot summers. Although the country suffers from severe droughts, with agriculture being the main industry in Afghanistan with about 80% of the population depending on agriculture for their livelihood. Droughts, avalanches and deforestation have led to the degradation of the land and have greatly reduced the size of arable land in the country to about 12% of which only a half is being cultivated due to a lack of water supply. Due to the lack of rainfall, the farmers usually have to rely on irrigation and the melting snow to recharge the ground water, but over the past seven years there has not been enough snow and very little rainfall which has resulted in severe shortage for farmland and domestic use................
Background As part of our effort to bring joy to our poor brothers and sisters in Afghanistan, APR provides Iftar meals yearly during the Holy month of Ramadan in various areas of Afghanistan. Last year, APR through various donors provided Ramadan Iftar meals in Nawabad district of Ghazni. The recipients included women, children, elderly, disabled and very poor people unable to provide a decent and nutritious meal at the end of a long day of fasting. This year we would like to provide Iftar Food Parcels to widow families in four provinces in Afghanistan..........
Background Afghanistan remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with an economy that relies greatly on international aid. A steady influx of returning refugees and severe economic problems means the government is unable to cater to the basic needs of its citizens. A vast majority of the population continue to suffer from insufficient food and the infrastructure is in ruins. Afghanistan has one of the highest rates of illiteracy in the world with 54% of children of primary school age out of school.....................
Background As part of our effort to bring joy to our poor brothers and sisters in Afghanistan, APR provides Iftar meals yearly during the Holy month of Ramadan in various areas of Afghanistan. Last year, APR approached Lady Fatemah Trust to assist in funding Ramadan Iftar meals in Nawabad district of Ghazni. Lady Fatemah Trust generously agreed to fund the provision of Iftaar for 750 people for 18 days. The recipients included women, children, elderly, disabled and very poor people unable to provide a decent and nutritious meals at the end of a long day of fasting..................
Background APR’s ground assessment in Herat and information gathered from community representatives have identified 480 widowed and orphaned families and 110 disabled families, desperately in need of help in two Districts alone. Herat has seen many thousands repartriated families and refugees from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan. Lady Fatemah Trust has already supported 1,230 families in undertaking two Water Irrigation schemes. Injil is a district of Herat (a province in north-western Afghanistan). It surrounds Herat City and borders Kushk District to the north, Karukh District to the east, Guzara District to the south, and Zinda Jan District to the west. There are four villages where these poor Widow Families are located: Faizabad; Hasanabad; Shariabad; and Syedabad. Afghan Poverty Relief would like to start a small microfinance scheme of granting sewing machines to 10 Widow Families so that they can help themselves to generate an income..................
Background to Balkh Balkh is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. It is located in the north of the country and derives its name from the ancient city of Balkh, near the modern town of Mazar-e-Sharif. Its capital is Mazar-e Sharif and has a total of 15 districts. Tajiks make up the majority of the province. Background – Herat Province Herat is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan; it is located in the north-western region of the country its capital is also known as Herat. The province was major a battleground in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan...................
APR submitted a proposal to our generous partner the Lady Fatemah Trust in early March with details of relief projects in Herat, Afghanistan. The proposal covered various projects including hand water pumps, irrigation and income generation. This update provides further background details to the relief projects in Khaja Khalifah, Khawaja Ahmed, Joykath and Saidurn villages in the district of Guzara.................. .
Over the last 10 years the poor families of Baglah and Bariki have seen continued drought and conflict affect their region. We estimate a total of 7,000 families have been affected by a lack of rain and snow fall. Many poor women and children have to travel for up to 4 hours every day to collect water for their daily rations...................
LFT’s partner organization in Afghanistan, the Afghan Poverty Relief, has identified twenty especially needy, large women-headed families: Three families have five members, five families are composed of six persons, three families have seven members, and three have eight and five families have nine members. One two-wife household has ten members. The table below offers basic information on the situation of these families:
Afghanistan has been ravaged by war, internal strife and foreign occupation for more than thirty years. In addition, the country has suffered from drought for more than ten consecutive years. Afghanistan derives a great part of its national income from agriculture, but due to the drought crops fail because farmers cannot irrigate their fields and do not have enough water for their livestock. In the town of Yawkawlang, close to the provincial capital of Bamiyan in eastern Afghanistan, the situation is aggravated by another factor: In 1998 and the following years, due to its mainly Shiite population, Yawkawlang was subject to vicious attacks by the Taliban. Almost all men between the age of 17 and 70 were rounded up and killed. Out of a population of then 14,000, about 8,000 lives were lost. Young and old women alike have since been left to fend for themselves and to care for their orphaned children.
Afghanistan is a land-locked and mountainous country with extreme weathers of very cold winters and very hot summers. Although the country suffers from severe droughts, agriculture is the main industry with approximately 80% of the population depending on agriculture for their livelihood.
80% of the population depending on agriculture for their livelihood. Droughts, avalanches and deforestation have led to the degradation of the land and have greatly reduced the size of arable land in the country to about 12% of which only a half is being cultivated due to a lack of water supply. Due to the absence of sufficient rainfall, farmers usually have to rely on irrigation and the melting snow to recharge the ground water, but over the past seven years there has not been enough snow and very little rainfall which has resulted in severe shortage of farmland and subsequently food shortages.
Afghanistan is a land-locked and mountainous country with extreme weathers of very cold winters and very hot summers. Although the country suffers from severe droughts, agriculture is the main industry with approximately 80% of the population depending on agriculture for their livelihood.
Afghan Poverty Relief approached The Lady Fatemah (a.s) Trust with a proposal to support poor widowed families in Yakwalang, Bamiyan. This proposal was approved and it was agreed that a total of 300 shaheed widows would benefit from this project over a three month period. On the 11th of October 2008 APR started the distribution of food parcels (flour, oil, rice and tea) to the first 100 beneficiaries of the project. This was made up of 50 Syed widow families and 50 non-Syed widow families.
Jaghoori Area Jaghoori is one of the districts of the Ghazni province in Afghanistan. This area is mountainous and like most of Afghanistan suffers from drought. It is also said to be the most populous district in Afghanistan. The inhabitants are keen on education as is evident from the report, where widows still try to give their children an education despite their financial situation. Jaghoori’s economy is based on agriculture; growing wheat, nuts and fruits as well as rearing sheep, cattle and goats. This has reduced considerably in the past few years due to severe drought as it difficult both to irrigate their crops and to graze their livestock.
Afghanistan has been ravaged by war, internal strife and foreign occupation for more than thirty years. In addition, the country has suffered from drought for more than ten consecutive years. Afghanistan derives a great part of its national income from agriculture, but due to the drought crops fail because farmers cannot irrigate their fields and do not have enough water for their livestock.
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