Thousands of children are living on the streets in Afghanistan, forced to work and beg in often dangerous environments. These children suffer from malnutrition and lung diseases from the pollution, are often assaulted and do not have a childhood. The ongoing pandemic has only worsened the situation putting millions at risk of starvation. These children need urgent help gaining access to nutrition, medical aid and schooling.
COVID-19 has impacted us all, but some more than others. Sponsor a child or widow in Afghanistan and change their lives for a better future.
Mahboba’s Promise was founded by Mahboba Rawi, an Afghan refugee and now an Australian citizen, who has experienced first-hand the effects of a country torn apart by years of war and civil unrest. Since 1998, Mahboba’s Promise has established schools, shelters and health clinics across Afghanistan and provided numerous sponsorships to widows and orphans in need.
Our vision is to provide a sustainable future within a secure environment for disadvantaged Afghan women and children.
We are a not-for-profit organisation working in both Afghanistan and Australia, engaged with local communities to affect positive and sustainable change.
This short documentary presents an honest insight into the daily lives of orphan children living in Afghanistan. There are currently 30 orphans living in Panjshir Valley Hope House. Their stories are all heartbreaking in different ways, but their smiles and laughter give hope that a more peaceful future is just around the corner. Resilience, ambition and happiness despite immense hardship.
Your donation changes lives.
With the generosity of thousands of dedicated supporters, we have four Hope Houses operating across Afghanistan, focused on enhancing the lives of disadvantaged children.
Sustainable development in war-torn Afghanistan is our mission. We do this through several self-sufficient projects, including our Permaculture Farm and Confectionery Factory.
We believe that the first step in eliminating poverty is to educate women; when you educate a women, you educate a generation.
While we believe firmly in self-sufficiency and long-term development, sometimes emergency relief is necessary. That is why we strive to provide relief to those affected by natural disasters and conflict.
Education is at our core. That’s why we work hard at building bridges between the Afghan and Australian community, through several projects such as Schools Promise and Bibi’s House.
Afghanistan has one of the highest rates of infant and maternal mortality, with 50% of children under 5 suffering from chronic undernourishment.
An estimated 9 million Afghan people live in extreme poverty, and another 9 million people live just above the poverty line.
Only 28% of the population over the age of 15 are literate, meaning the majority of adults lack basic reading or writing skills.
Your donation changes lives.
Mahboba’s Promise upholds values of compassion, tolerance and peace by serving vulnerable women and children in Afghanistan. It strives to empower them to improve their quality of life. In Australia, Mahboba Rawi is a role model for inclusiveness and women’s rights.
I encourage you to support the exceptional work done every day by this significant organisation.
(Former Governor-General of Australia)
