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The CIDI would like to acknowledge the individuals, groups and corporations who have undertaken innovative and meaningful initiatives to help the people of Afghanistan.

Each story presented below demonstrates a learning process, an awareness and a sensitivity of the true needs of those who are suffering.  There is an important role for the public and corporations to play in international humanitarian assistance, and the CIDI remains committed to providing them with the guidance to help them make the best choices.

We hope that by sharing these stories, it will inspire others to respond to not only this, but also other humanitarian needs around the world with compassion, creativity and insight.

AWCRP

. . . we shared a common passion -- to help Afghan children return to school and women regain their professional and personal status.

Afghan Women and Children's
Relief Project of Central New York
Syracuse, New York

 

Peter Ziebert

Even selling $100 textile is significant and a joyous moment for the event sponsors, as the $50 generated from that sale will go a long way in Kabul and elsewhere in improving conditions for many.

Peter Ziebert
World Away Designs
Washington, DC
Afghan Art Show

 

Khris Nedam

First, we try to buy as many materials as possible locally in Afghanistan to help their economy.  Also, the American dollar goes much further in Afghanistan or Pakistan than here, therefore we can purchase much more and avoid shipping costs.  We also want this to be a project that helps our Afghan partners as much as possible and trust they know better than we what is appropriate and good.

Khris Nedam
Kids 4 Afghan Kids
Michigan

Sandy Bergeson

I found a great program sponsored by the Crop Walk folks [Church World Service], who are gathering money to have blankets manufactured by local women in Pakistan which are being given to refugees along with tents.  I am so excited!

Sandy Bergeson
TDC Games
Itasca, Illinois

 

Ann Hoffstetter

And here is what I learned . . . it is hard to send things to Afghanistan if you are an individual.  It doesn't help their economy if I buy school supplies in the U.S. (for a higher cost) when it is available there for less.  It is easier to adopt an organization to support with money.  If you really search, you can get exactly what you want and still support Afghan education!

Ann Hoffstetter
Staunton, Illinois

 
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