Sybille Schnehage, Katachel e. V. Union for Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan

Sybille Schnehage, Katachel e. V.

Union for Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan

We have more than 300 german sponsorships for widows and their

children

The new lyceum-building with the computer center

Create sustainable jobs that build capacity of women and

men

• Shoe- and tent-factory• Fish ponds• Honey production• Orthopedic center• Soap-Factory• Woolen blankets• Knitt machine-project

We have qualified people who have crafted 150 tents to serve as schools

and for wedding parties…

… and 2000 pairs of shoes per year, sales price 8 dollar per pair

3 fish ponds and a training programm for young men

20.000 fishes improve the nutrition situation

• Cotton processing - oil and cotton

Soap production by women from locally grown cotton-oil, with our oil press, the cotton is used for matrasses

Woolen blankets for wintertime

Lessons Learned

• Long term commitment is needed

• Development projects build trust

• Cooperation promotes peace initiatives

• Afghanistan needs • Infrastructure projects• Education programs• Supporting measures to strengthen self-help

•A lot of patience