Food Security Afghanistan Project #54808

Sharing

by Mobile Mini Circus for Children

Project Report | Oct 13, 2023
Herat Earthquake & Center

By MMCC | Team

Dear friend,

A few days ago, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Herat province, but we are relieved to report that all our children and staff are safe. The structural integrity of our center, built from robust metal containers, has proven its strength as only a few window glasses were shattered. Our thoughts and hearts are with those who have been affected by this earthquake, and we stand in solidarity with them during this challenging time.

In response to the earthquake, we are taking the following actions to assist victims:

accommodating some families affected by the earthquake to sleep in our center
collecting help for the victims in the local community
making social games and soft entertaining activities for the children who have moved with their families to the open-air places to be safe from partially damaged houses and also safe from the aftershock.

In this link, you can see the girls enjoying the lunch provided by your contribution in our Herat Center

Here, these girls enjoy a vibrant learning experience, where they not only study various subjects but also develop essential personal, artistic, and social skills. Some of them are part of a performing team that also performs for other children in different venues and schools, which brings joy, fun, inspiration, and first of all hope to a much larger audience.

We kindly request that you share this appeal within your network, help amplify our voice, and assist in breaking the isolation in Afghanistan.

PS: We are delighted to share the results of a recent pro-bono evaluation of our work in Afghanistan conducted by Samuel Hall's research team. The full 29-page evaluation report is attached for your review.

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Evaluation (PDF)

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Jun 19, 2023
Focus on girls' empowerment and inclusion

By MMCC | Team

Dear friend and contributor of our Sharing Campaign,

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you once again for your invaluable support during these challenging times in Afghanistan. Your contribution continues to play a vital role in making a difference, and we encourage you to help in any way possible, even by only spreading the word. As highlighted by the Representative of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) in the country, Fran Equiza, roughly 90 percent of the population in Afghanistan is on the brink of poverty “and children bear the brunt of it” (UN News).

Prioritizing Girls: Given the current circumstances and the specific challenges faced by girls, we have intensified our efforts to prioritize their needs and provide them with the necessary support. We are in the process of developing new activities such as "Home Circus" to overcome their logistical challenges and are actively working on creating local facilities based on our available resources and local possibilities. We are also planning additional initiatives like Girls' Week. As the funds from the Sharing Campaign are limited, our local managing team has made the decision to ensure that at least 70 percent of the food resources are dedicated to the girls. We acknowledge the challenging situation and have had to make various compromises, such as canceling a large Mother's Day celebration due to the authorities' unattainable permissions. The event was planned for all the mothers of our 300+ children to witness their performances.

Herat Center: Presently, we have approximately 200 girls and 110 boys attending our daily programs at the Herat Center. Due to limited funds and inflationary pressures, we can only provide lunch for around 100 children each day. Our management team has implemented a system to prioritize the most vulnerable children, ensuring that they receive lunch on different days and in different shifts. Parents are informed about the schedule, enabling them to plan accordingly. We genuinely wish we could do much more for all these children. However, it's important to note that there is no shortage of fun and joy for any of our girls and boys. The center serves as an oasis of enjoyment, providing them with the best moments of their lives.

27 Social Circus Teams: We now have 27 Social Circus teams, including our Herat Center, operating across 12 provinces in Afghanistan. Each team comprises numerous children, and the youth leaders are actively training them while organizing public performances and workshops for other children as well. To learn more about the 27 teams, please visit www.mmccglobal.org/acn, and if you would like to support their initiatives, please visit www.globalgiving.org/projects/backtolife.

Upcoming Distribution: As we prepare for our next food distribution to the most underprivileged children and families at the end of this month (during the Eid celebration), we kindly request you to share the following link with your network of friends and acquaintances, informing them about how they can participate in and support our Sharing Campaign: www.globalgiving.org/projects/sharing.

Once again, we extend our deepest appreciation for your support and dedication to our cause. Together, we can bring hope and positive change to the lives of the children and families in Afghanistan.

With profound gratitude,

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Feb 14, 2023
Youth in Action

By MMCC | team

Food Distribution:

In December our 25 youth team leaders brought small food presents to 1500 families in need in 11 provinces across Afghanistan. These provinces are Kabul, Nangarhar, Bamyan, Khost, Herat, Laghman, Balkh, Ghor, Helmand, Daikundi, and Konar. Our 25 youth team leaders, in collaboration with our management team, each identified 60 of the most in-need families through a comprehensive survey and provided them with the necessary food assistance.

The Suspended Activities are Restarted:

We temporarily suspended our activities because of the new restrictions on females´ work and education in Afghanistan. Later following the Ministry of Education's decision to allow girls to attend primary school, we restarted our activities with some necessary modifications and restrictions. Our Herat center and some of our female teams worked on complying with the new rules and regulations in order to continue the activities. We understand the importance of considering various issues, including security and cultural, social, and religious sensitivities in all our activities. Our flexibility, creativity, and deep community integration are some of the main strengths that help us find the best solutions for the communities we serve. We are committed to continuing our work despite all challenges making a positive impact on the lives of children and youth in Afghanistan.

Difficult winter:

A wave of freezing temperatures is sweeping Afghanistan. Our youth team leaders have modified all their activities to support the children in this difficult situation. More than half of the country's 38 million people are facing hunger this winter, and nearly four million children are suffering from malnutrition, according to aid agencies.

We hope to bring more food and fun to many more children and families with your help in spreading the word and sharing this report and this link: www.globalgiving.org/projects/Sharing in your network and on your social media.

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