by Johannes Nielen | Mar 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Around 200 boys between the ages of 7 and 18 who have lost their parents due to war, illness or poverty live in an orphanage in Faizabad in northern Afghanistan. The Afghan government is struggling to provide sufficient food, hygiene products and heating material. To...
by Johannes Nielen | Jan 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Life for deaf people in Afghanistan is difficult. Many consider deaf people to be mentally handicapped as they have a very strong way of expressing themselves to make themselves heard. Even their parents are often unable to communicate with them properly. Many...
by Johannes Nielen | Aug 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
A new children’s center is set up at Sheikhan Camp. Similar to the Hevi Center (Hevi = Hope) in the Essian Camp near Baadre, this one is also for children who grow up in the refugee camps. While the Hevi Center gives elementary school children space to play and...
by Matthias Stechert | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Last week, our primary school in Kabul celebrated Children’s Day. Together with parents and teachers, we ate, sang and laughed. The purpose of this day is to show children that they are valuable and loved. A wonderful day for everyone! There is also good news...
by Johannes Nielen | Jun 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Torrential rains have caused flooding in the provinces of Bahlan, Tachar and Badakhshan in northern Afghanistan. As a result, more than 300 people have died. According to the Taliban authorities, many people are still missing and the death toll is likely to rise...
by Matthias Stechert | Apr 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
On March 23, the handover of the leadership of Shelter Now Germany from Udo Stolte to Matthias Stechert was celebrated with 300 guests. Matthias Stechert had previously been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the association by resolution of the General...
