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Rescue the street children of Afghanistan

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.

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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.

Who we are.

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

Our vision is to provide a sustainable future within a secure environment for disadvantaged Afghan women and children.

Where we work

We are a not-for-profit organisation working in both Afghanistan and Australia, engaged with local communities to affect positive and sustainable change.

Hope House Documentary

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.

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Your donation changes lives.

What we do.

Empower Children

With the generosity of thousands of dedicated supporters, we have four Hope Houses operating across Afghanistan, focused on enhancing the lives of disadvantaged children.

Promote Self Sufficiency

Sustainable development in war-torn Afghanistan is our mission. We do this through several self-sufficient projects, including our Permaculture Farm and Confectionery Factory.

Educate Women

We believe that the first step in eliminating poverty is to educate women; when you educate a women, you educate a generation.

Emergency Relief

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.

Build Bridges Through Education

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.

Why we need your help.

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Malnourished

Afghanistan has one of the highest rates of infant and maternal mortality, with 50% of children under 5 suffering from chronic undernourishment.

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Extreme Poverty

An estimated 9 million Afghan people live in extreme poverty, and another 9 million people live just above the poverty line.

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Are Illiterate

Only 28% of the population over the age of 15 are literate, meaning the majority of adults lack basic reading or writing skills.

Afghan jewellery sale!

All proceeds go towards our projects in Afghanistan.

Limited time only, while stocks last. Selected items marked down on site.

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