Earlier this year, the BBC aired a report about the street children in Afghanistan and how the Aschiana Foundation was trying to help them. These children are not in school and are forced to work or beg in order to support their families.
The cruel years of war have had a devastating impact on Afghan children. Poverty, malnutrition, and illiteracy create a vicious cycle. These kids are in constant danger on the streets, begging for bread for their family.
In my follow-up article to the BBC report, I suggested a take-home ration for these children to help get them off the streets. This would make an excellent addition to the literacy and tutoring Aschiana is providing. A partnership with a larger organization would be needed to get a take-home ration initiative going.
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