After many weeks of conflict and insanity in Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal of troops from the country, LDS Charities continue to provide urgently needed supplies and help to hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees in Germany, the United States and Qatar. At first, the charities were only giving supplies to the refugees in Qatar until refugees were transported to the Untied States and Germany.
“It is inspiring to witness Latter-day Saints and our friends reaching out to help immediately and tirelessly,” Elder Perkins, president of the church’s Middle East/Africa North Area mentioned. “The Church of Jesus Christ has a long history of aiding refugees, and this will continue to be a priority. Our concern is for all who suffer. We anticipate ongoing needs and are prepared to respond as appropriate.”
At Ramstein Air Base in Germany, about 6,000 Afghan refugees are being sheltered for up to two weeks before authorities will send them to different countries. The LDS Charities aka the humanitarian arm of the Church, is helping provide clothing, hygiene supplies, shoes and infant care items, as well as toys for the children.
Thousands of the refugees will go to Fort McCoy in Wisconsin. After that, they will most likely be sent to live in communities throughout the United States. The Church Charities are working with the United States military to help provide food, clothing, shoes, diapers, etc. to the 10,000 refugees expected to arrive at Fort McCoy.
“Without this [Supplies], I shudder to think what might have happened. The donations from Latter-day Saint Charities were heaven sent.” Jonathan Dawson said.
All known members of The Church who were deployed or working in Afghanistan are out of the country and accounted for.
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