Afghan Forces Deliver Supplies to Orphans in Kandahar

American Forces Press Service ^

[SandRat]

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Jan. 4, 2008 – Afghan national security forces and coalition forces delivered more than a ton of food, clothes and toys to the nearly 380 children of Shahid Ali Ahad Khan Karzi Orphanage and school in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, Dec. 30.

A coalition forces soldier greets a group of Afghan boys at the Sahid Ali Ahad Khan Karzi Orphanage and school in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, Dec. 30, 2007. U.S. Army photo   
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The children, ranging in age from 6 to 13, received clothes and shoes to help them endure the harsh Afghan winter, as well as new toys, soccer balls and school supplies.

Afghan soldiers also provided rice, beans and cooking oil to the orphanage staff. The orphanage’s principal said the supplies came at the right time, as the storage room was empty.

In addition to the toys, food and supplies, the children also received free medical care from Afghan security forces and coalition doctors and medics. With winter weather settling in, some of the children were treated for minor ailments, such as ear infections and other flu-like symptoms. The children also learned good hygiene habits to keep them healthy.

“This was an excellent opportunity to show the children that we are concerned for their well-being,” an Afghan soldier can.

“I am very pleased with the help that you brought for the children,” the orphanage principal said. “God bless your kindness.”

(From a Combined Joint Task Force 82 news release.)

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NATO International Security Assistance Force

Two Afghan girls smile as Afghan national security forces and coalition forces arrive to deliver food, toys and clothing to the 380 children of the Sahid Ali Ahad Khan Karzi Orphanage and school in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, Dec. 30, 2007. Orphanage staff members also were happy to receive rice, beans and cooking oil to fill empty storeroom shelves. U.S. Army photo    Download screen-resolution    Download high-resolution

A coalition forces soldier examines an Afghan boy during a visit to the Sahid Ali Ahad Khan Karzi Orphanage and school in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, Dec. 30, 2007. U.S. Army photo   Download screen-resolution    Download high-resolution

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FABULOUS, SR...thanks for posting this. There’s none like yah! Thank you for your service.

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[PROCON]

PRO:“This was an excellent opportunity to show the children that we are concerned for their well-being,” an Afghan soldier can.

We are winning the hearts and minds of the Afghan people. It's just a matter of time that the liberation of 25 million Afghanis will be complete!!

CON:Bu, bu, but..abcnbccbscnnmsnbc tells me the taliban is winning and that it's a quagmire..I'm voting for Hillary to keep me safe!!

[rawhide]

The US military is absolutely marvelous in how they are reaching out to the people in Afghanistan, most especially the children. How can anyone denigrate a another nation who really cares about their children?

God bless and protect the US military in their mission.