Charity Support. Twenty-three years of war and oppression in Afghanistan have caused the Afghan people, especially the children, severe mental and physical suffering. Many parents have been killed or disabled and whole families have been displaced. Many very poor families are still struggling to earn a living. Often children have been unable to continue their education or have not had the opportunity for education as they were out of the country or living as internally displaced citizens.

Since its foundation in 1995, Aschiana has become the leader in educating Afghanistan’s street and war affected girls and boys. ASCHIANA (Afghanistan’s Children - A New Approach) is an Afghan NGO registered with the Ministry of Economy. Aschiana means ‘nest’ in Dari, one of the main languages in Afghanistan. The organization’s mission is to assist the thousands of war-affected Afghan children and their distressed families to provide them with a more positive and productive future.

Cultural Bridges donates a percentage of its profits to Aschiana. We encourage you to visit their website (http://www.friendsofaschiana.org.uk) and contribute to the good work Aschiana does.