Many of us have been deeply concerned by news reports of the events unfolding in Afgh­anistan and what it means for the welfare of millions of indi­vidu­als, espe­cially women and girls, who now face the dismal prospect of life under Taliban rule. Already there are about one million displaced Afghans living in refugee camp sites. They have an urgent need for basic supplies such as food, medicines and clothing.

The ECAJ has reached out to friends in the Afghan community in Australia to assist it in its rep­res­ent­a­tions to the Federal gov­ern­ment.

A number of people have approached us to ask what they can do to help.  For those wishing to make a donation to help people in Afgh­anistan, the ECAJ has made contact with a director of the HADIA Found­a­tion (HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR DRIVING INTERNATIONAL ACTION (HADIA) FOUNDATION LIMITED), who has been known to us for many years.  The HADIA Found­a­tion is registered with the ACNC as a Public Bene­vol­ent Insti­tu­tion, and a Deduct­ible Gift Recipient (meaning that donations over $2 are tax deduct­ible).

Details of the HADIA Foundation’s work, its Emergency Appeal and how to donate can be found on its website: https://www.hadiafoundation.org/.  We are informed that the Found­a­tion has a local office in Kabul staffed by one of its directors. The Kabul office uses the funds it receives to supply basic goods such as milk for children, food, medical supplies, tents, books and other goods to those in need.  Goods are available locally but are beyond the afford­ab­il­ity of more and more people.  (Dis­claim­er: The ECAJ neces­sar­ily relies on other sources for this inform­a­tion and can thus provide no warranty as to its accuracy).

Those wishing to make further inquiries can contact the HADIA Found­a­tion directly as follows:

General Enquiries: [email protected]
+61 415 909 007
23 Osgood Avenue, Mar­rick­ville, 2204 NSW.
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Director Enquiries:
[email protected]