Winter assistance for Afghan children

HASCO News / 23  Feb 2009 Vienna

Afghan poor families this year suffered not only from poverty and drought but also from the harsh winter and high prices of commodities too, the conditions of families with dependent school children are more vulnerable during this cold and harsh months of winter.  ...

To assist Afghan poor school children and reduce the hardship of their life, HASCO volunteers recently with the assistance of generous people launched winter assistance program for Afghan Orphans and needy children, to identify Orphans and eligible children we asked Afghan education authorities to introduce Orphans and children belong to the low-income families.

Under HASCO Winter assistance program 21 Orphans and needy school children received cash assistance, furthermore certain amount of cash has distributed to the members of three families who have lost their loved one in last December during a racket attack in Kabul 5th district, cash assistance has been distributed by HASCO representative in Kabul and school authorities to deserved children.

 After distribution process one parent on behalf of others expressed appreciation and thanks to HASCO Volunteers and those who are helps them for their timely contribution during this cold winter.