About the project
In 2023, we built a bridge near the village of Balna Shabbakhair in Afghanistan – our first bridge project. This bridge enables the local population to reach the neighbouring village, the school and medical facilities.
Across the river to the neighbouring village
Balna Shabbakhair is a small village in the mountains of Afghanistan, in the Jaghori District of Ghazni Province. In order for its residents to reach the neighbouring village of Taina Shabbakhair and access facilities such as the school or medical centres, they must cross a small river.
One of the existing bridges, made of wood and stone, was regularly destroyed by flooding caused by rainfall and melting ice.
A bridge that holds firm
In 2023, the donations we collected made it possible to rebuild the bridge in a more robust and sustainable way. It now withstands the annual floodwaters following the spring snowmelt.
Many thanks to everyone who supported us!
