A Better World Canada cautiously optimistic about Taliban-led Afghanistan
When the Taliban took over Afghanistan this past summer, one central Alberta organization was worried all their important charity work would be in jeopardy.
A Better World Canada, based out of Lacombe, works with charity groups all around the world to provide sustainable solutions which help alleviate poverty. Clean water, essential healthcare, and a quality education are all part of their programs. Since founded in 1990, they’ve worked in over 15 countries, including Kenya, Rwanda, and Afghanistan.
Eric Rajah is the co-founder and Director of A Better World Canada, and says when the Taliban first took over Afghanistan in the summer, the schools they helped build were closed. However, they were reopened a few weeks ago, which Rajah says was a big change from the last time he was in the country in 2001 when the Taliban was in power.
“The difference is they didn’t destroy or take over the schools. So that is good news. We can continue to work with the communities and negotiate to keep the schools open.”