Afghanistan

It is hard to believe that people within the country continue to live without access to water, electricity or internet. Our partner is committed because she cannot close her eyes to the need. She herself had a challenging youth and knows hardship and misery from her own experience. Today she helps people who are stuck in similar situations as she was. Whenever she brings food to disadvantaged women, she is surrounded by happy faces. But the women enjoy the sewing courses she offers even more. Through these, they learn a skill which can generate long-term income for them.

Despite economic progress, many people in Morocco are still struggling with high unemployment. When Salah lost his job, he was left with nothing – no income for himself or his family. With our support, he was able to purchase a second-hand car that he now uses as a taxi. He transports people to their remote home villages and is thus able to keep his head above water financially again.

Abdel, who had great difficulty making ends meet, had a similar experience. With our help, he was able to rent a small shop where he now sells fresh chicken and eggs. His son looks after the shop while Abdel offers transport services for other shops with a three-wheel delivery vehicle that we also sponsored. This start-up assistance enables both families to live independent lives with their own income.