Afghans for Afghans is undertaking a Youth Campaign in response to a request from Church World Service to fill 80 cartons with knitted and crocheted items to be air-shipped to Kabul at their expense. Blankets, hats, mittens, socks, sweaters and vests for young people aged 7 – 14 years will be distributed at children’s rehabilitation and health centers in Kabul and Bamiyan. These centers treat children who have been traumatized psychologically and physically by years of war and poverty. Church World Service has a long history of service in the region and works in partnership with Afghan organizations.
Deadline for the Youth Campaign is October 12 at the SF AFSC office which serves as the Collection Center. Address: Afghans for Afghans, c/o AFSC Collection Center, 65 Ninth St, SF 94303. Items must be made of 100% wool or other animal fiber to provide maximum warmth in harsh weather. Read about general guidelines and details at
http://www.afghansforafghans.org.
This is a precious opportunity to create a lovingly made gift for a child.