The children live in an oasis of security in a country that is still generally insecure. Despite international peace keeping forces and the recent elections Afghanistan is still a dangerous place. Disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of the many armed militia is not happening as quickly or efficiently as had been hoped by the Afghan Government. Poppy growing has increased again leading to fears that Afghanistan will become a narco-mafia state. People of goodwill around the world are assisting the fledgling democracy to create an environment in which children can be educated properly, have jobs or create businesses. It is an enormous challenge when it is estimated that 8,000 children live in orphanages today. They are in desperate need of our care to help them have access to things that children in developed countries take for granted: security, food, a comfortable home, warmth, education and love.
The children of Khorasan have the chance to live a normal family life despite the traumatic experiences they have suffered. And some of them need special care to gently help them overcome problems like the loss of their loved ones.