Project Report
| Oct 27, 2023
Human rights situation in Afghanistan
By Celine Schimek | Fundraising
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Dear Donor,
thank you for your support so far for the project "Training program for female jewellery smiths". As you surely know, the situation for girls and women in Afghanistan is deteriorating rapidly since the Taliban took power in August 2021. Due to the many planning uncertainties that go hand in hand with the Taliban regime, there may still be some adjustments to the project. Of course we will inform you about this.
In general, we would like to use this report once again to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan:
More than 29 million people (almost three quarters of the population!) in the country depend on humanitarian assistance to survive. Over half of them are children. In addition, more than 3.25 million people are on the run within the country: fleeing natural disasters, conflicts, or in search of work. Many of them live in camps for internally displaced persons under catastrophic conditions.
Women and girls are banned from public life under the Taliban. Their rights to learn, work and move freely are massively restricted. They are only allowed to travel or go to the doctor with a male escort. Visiting parks or playing sports is forbidden for them.
Under these circumstances, it can be difficult to remain hopeful, but we must not forget the people of Afghanistan now more than ever. The situation of children and women in Afghanistan is rapidly deteriorating and the denial of their basic rights is unacceptable. We must continue to put pressure on the de facto government and stand up for their rights!
For this we are still dependent on your support and are happy about every donation.
Thank you very much!
Best wishes,
Celine from Visions
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Jun 26, 2023
News from Afghanistan
By Celine Schimek | Fundraising
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Dear Donor,
as our project is affected by the politics of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, we want to use this report to inform about the current educational situation.
In March, schools opened in Afghanistan after the winter vacations - but only for boys and girls up to 6th grade. Since December 20, any kind of education for girls and women after elementary school is forbidden. This applies to secondary schools, but also to vocational training and university studies. As a result, Afghanistan remains the only country in the world that legally prohibits girls and women from accessing higher education. As a consequence, the risk of forced and child marriage, child labor, violence and abuse increases extremely. This is not a circumstance that Visions for Children e.V. wants to accept, which is why we continue to work with our project partner and other German and international NGOs to have the ban lifted.
However, it is not only the lives of girls and women in Afghanistan that are at risk - but the future of the entire country. Without access to education and the active participation of women in public life and the economy, the country will not be able to recover from the ongoing humanitarian crisis, according to UNDP Regional Director Kanni Wignaraja.
Added to this is the ban on female UN staff from working, which provoked strong reactions earlier this month and could potentially spell an end for the UN mission. Once again, the Afghan population would suffer: 26 million people are currently dependent on assistance to survive and another 6 million are on the brink of famine. The end of humanitarian support would have fatal consequences.
That is why we will not stop showing solidarity and standing up for the people in Afghanistan. Your support helps us in doing just that. so thank you guys so much for your constant support and the trust you place in our work! We really appreciate it.
If you don't already, feel free to follow us on Instagram!
Best wishes,
Celine from Visions for Children
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Mar 6, 2023
News from our jewellery smith program!
By Celine Schimek | Fundraising Volunteer
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Dear Donor,
let's bring you up to date on our training program for female jewellery smiths: Thanks to all of your support, we were able to secure important pillars of the program in a doubling campaign with the Aurora Borealis Foundation. These will cover both the technical equipment of the training center in Kabul, as well as the salaries of the jeweller trainer, the project manager and the training salary of the 15 program participants.
Apart from that, we want to use this report to once again point out the importance of an education program for young women in Afghanistan. The job situation in Afghanistan is currently catastrophic: Unemployment has almost doubled since the Taliban took power. The chances of finding an apprenticeship are slim – for women in particular. With the jewellery smith project, we pursue the goal of strengthening the local economy and giving women the chance to lead a self-determined and independent life.
We would be very grateful if we could continue to count on your support!
All the best and take care,
Celine from Visions for Children
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