Lack of literacy and education is at the core of all major issues in Afghanistan. Only 28 percent of the entire Afghan population 15 years and older is literate and 3.7 million, or 44 percent, of all school-age children are not attending school which is further exacerbated by the COVID19 global pandemic. IOC has several programs to help orphans, widows and their children with vocational and educational programs.
Orphan children are highly vulnerable to child labor, sexual exploitation and trafficking, substance abuse and criminal behavior. IOC is determined to help these children lead productive lives through education and financial assistance. Learn how you could directly sponsor a specific child for only $25 a month and make an impactful difference in the life of an orphan.
Based on some estimates, there are over two million widows in Afghanistan. Most of these women are struggling daily to meet the basic needs of their families. Their kids often work rather than attend school out of necessity. IOC has created and designed a special program to match the needs of these types of families.
Water-borne infections account for more deaths in Afghanistan than bombs and bullets. Only 27% of the population have access to clean drinking water with the problem being much rampant in rural areas. Furthermore, it is estimated that 50% of clean drinking water sources are contaminated. IOC has a specific program to provide clean drinking water access to needy communities. Find out how you can get involved.
Due to the ongoing war and insecurity as well as lack of proper infrastructure and resources, Afghans are increasingly at the mercy of both man-made and natural disasters. IOC has a professional staff in Afghanistan that can coordinate and act quickly to get aid to the vulnerable families in an organized manner.
