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Monday 10 March 2008

Much needed aid arrives in Afghanistan
Much needed aid arrives in Afghanistan

Afghan women & children captured on film during the arrival of aid 

Hundreds of displaced Afghan families have received ShelterBoxes containing tents, winter clothing, blankets and woodburning stoves.  These were distributed by ACTED and the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation at Bar-E-Kohab camp near Bagram Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan on Sunday 9th March, 2008.

A little infant holds onto her box (above)

A family receive their new ShelterBox

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