Le Pélican NGO continues humanitarian operations in Afghanistan
The NGO Le Pélican, founded by Ariane Hiriart, continues to operate six schools in Afghanistan despite the Taliban's return to power in 2021. The organization provides education for boys and girls, including specialized schools for deaf children and those with mental disabilities.
In addition to academic subjects, the schools offer instruction in English and computer science. The NGO also operates a sewing workshop and provides approximately 400 hot meals daily to support the local community. The organization employs 56 local Afghans and operates with an annual budget of $400,000 dedicated to its Kabul-based projects.
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Afghanistan · Ariane Hiriart · Kabul · Le Pélican · Medair
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Le Pélican operates six schools in Afghanistan. www.lalsace.fr · www.dna.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The annual budget for the Kabul project is $400,000. www.lalsace.fr · www.dna.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The schools include two for deaf children and two for children with mental disabilities. www.lalsace.fr · www.dna.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The organization provides 400 hot meals per day. www.lalsace.fr · www.dna.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The NGO employs 56 local Afghans. www.lalsace.fr · www.dna.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Le Pélican has been active in Afghanistan since 2002. www.lalsace.fr · www.dna.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr