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The Kuchis - Afghanistan's Nomads

For at least three thousand years, the Kuchis (pronounced “kootchees”’) have led semi-nomadic lives. During the summer they live in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan. In the winter, they move south to lower-lying areas, often crossing over into Pakistan. more

Two Dental Chairs Go a Traveling

On March 23rd 2009, three men, who often do voluntary work for Shelter Now, began an unusual journey. Two dentists from Germany had donated two second-hand dental chairs for our dentistry project in Herat, Afghanistan. The German Armed Forces agreed to transport... more

Shelter Now Schools Open in Pakistan and Afghanistan

“Newroz” or New Year is celebrated every spring in this part of the world. For the children, Newroz also means the start of another school year. This year, Shelter Now was able to open a new school for girls in Afghanistan and the 16th new primary school in the earthquake zone of northern Pakistan. more

Ensuring Survival for Internally Displaced People and Earthquake Victims

It may not have attracted international attention as a humanitarian disaster, but for Shelter Now every human life counts. Refugees from Helmand province in southern Afghanistan are currently fighting to survive... more

Trees of Hope

Trees of Hope This is the name we have given to our fruit plantation training project, which our Herat team is starting up. The harshest winter (2008) in living memory particularly affected this region of Afghanistan, costing many lives... more

25 Years of Shelter Now – a Reason to Celebrate?

25 years of intensive work under tough conditions. The extreme suffering of the Afghan people began with the Soviet invasion in 1979. Over 6 million Afghans fled the country, most of them heading to Pakistan. A group of dedicated aid workers came more

Cow Project for the Hope Villages – the First Cows are Purchased

At a cattle market on the Shamalie Plain, farmers leave with their newly acquired cows, grateful and delighted to have made such a purchase. They head back to their families in the village of Sabz Sang, one of the “Hope Villages” where Shelter Now has been involved in reconstruction and development for nearly five years. more