After decades of turmoil and conflict, the
challenges remain formidable. Health statistics are harrowing; poverty and
insecurity are deeply entrenched. Half the children in Afghanistan
still do not go to school and the literacy rate today is one of the lowest
among developing countries.
Mahboba’s Promise is an Australian
not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping the women and children of Afghanistan.
See website www.mahbobaspromise.org
There is currently a group of 21 women in Brisbane knitting various
items for the children but they have run out of wool. Local HIV/AIDS Charity,
the Luncheon Club, operating from the Gordon Ibbett Activity Centre Kellick
Street Waterloo, would also like to start up a knitting group, but again, they
too are in need of wool.
If you have any wool or know of anyone who
might be able to supply wool, please contact Carole
Ann King (02) 8399 3220 or email lunch1@bigpond.net.au . They
can also arrange pick up. Finished product would be a wonderful Christmas
present for the children at Hope House Kabul.
Source: South Sydney
Herald November 2007 www.southsydneyherald.com.au