NOVANEWS

Kamaludin Nabizada a businessman in northern Afghanistan

by Zabi Rashidi

Every year the harsh winter hits Afghanistan and millions who are homeless suffer from lack of warmth, clothing, shelter, and a warm meal. During the past few years, Afghanistan has seen a major increase in the number of people living in devastating conditions due to the return of refugees from neighboring countries. Those returning back to Afghanistan are hit with the harsh reality of not having a decent place to live and many suffer from starvation and the bitter winter cold. With its broadcast around the world, ARZU Television Network and the Nabizada Foundation, both organizations owned by Kamaludin Nabizada, teamed up to make a difference. ARZU Television Network, launched in Afghanistan in the summer of 2011 and now broadcasting to Afghan audiences around the world, has been producing documentaries of people and their living conditions in Afghanistan. These programs portray the sufferings of the people in Afghanistan and the need for immediate intervention.
 

The number of families that received help and the provinces that benefited from winter aid as a result of this campaign included 300 families in Badakshan, 350 families in Faryab, 1,200 families in Bamyan, 400 families in Daikondi, 400 families in Herat, 250 families in Ghor, 410 families in Farah, , , 100 families in Taliqan, , 174 families in Kabul,.

With the rough terrain in Afghanistan, bad road conditions, and the winter weather, delivering the materials to some of these provinces proved to be extremely difficult. For example, it took about 28 days to get the products delivered from Kabul to Daikondi province. According to Kamaludin Nabizada, President of ARZU Television Network and Chairman of the Nabizada Foundation,

“These are the times that we need to come together and unite as a nation and help those in need in our country. We thank everyone who participated and helped support our efforts to help Afghanistan. It is Nabizada Foundation’s promise that we will be there every step of the way, to give a helping hand to Afghanistan as it continues to rebuild.”
Nabizada Foundation is the most active charity organization in Afghanistan. It has taken part in many reconstruction projects including hospitals, schools, clinics, and mosques, among others.