Situation in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, the government is corrupt.

That is why it is important that your donation goes directly to the handicapped. You can find out where your money will be used here.

Please click with the mouse on the individual cities to view details of the projects.

Herat

Physical Rehabilitation Center (PRC)

Soudeh had her first experience with the center as a young child with polio. The work at the center fascinated her – her career goal: physical therapist.

“I saw all the physical therapists who worked here and helped the handicapped people. That’s what I wanted to be! I turned to Alberto Cairo. He got me a place to study in Kabul. After three years, I returned to the rehabilitation center in Herat.”

Thanks to the donations, people like Soudeh have the chance of an education. One more physiotherapist to help return victims and the handicapped to everyday life.

Kabul

Alberto Cairo

Alberto Cairo can be described as a pioneer in integrated aid on the ground. Here in Kabul is the “Kabul Orthopedic Center” – one of the first centers supervised by the ICRC and Alberto Cairo. In his more than 20 years of work, six other rehabilitation centers have been established throughout Afghanistan. Alberto employs about 400 people. Most of them are locals and more than 80% of them are handicapped people!

Thanks to your donation, many can continue to be helped.

Kandahar

Lashkar Gah

Physical Rehabilitation Centre (PRC)

Shamsullah, 14 years old. In 2015 he lost both legs in a landmine explosion. After receiving surgical treatment, he was referred to the ICRC Physical Rehabilitation Center. Here, in addition to the two prosthetic legs, he received an intensive rehabilitation program with walking and exercise training. Today he walks with two prosthetic legs and the support of crutches.

Shamsullah has a single goal – he wants to work for the ICRC. He attends both private and public school. Today he masters the way in between without outside help – and is proud of it.

With your donation, you have given a young person hope, courage and a future!