Tis the season for giving….and contributing to victory in Afghanistan?! Thanks to groups like Spirit of America we all have the opportunity to do both. Jim Hake, Spirit of America’s founder, implores all ‘ordinary’ citizens to help our soldiers in Afghanistan by helping the Afghan people. His group and many others have donated tons of clothes, school supplies, blankets, etc. to needy Afghan villagers. Besides providing needed resources for thousands of Afghans, it is hoped that this show of generosity will lead to a greater trust between American/NATO members and the local population. After all, the US has decided to push for COIN ‘protect the citizens first’ strategy. While the strategic effects of such donations will always be difficult to measure, it sure sounds like the right thing to do to me.
Here is Spirit of America’s website:
And another group that is aiding Afghan children:
Operation International Children
And here are a couple organizations that aid American soldiers stationed in Afghanistan and beyond:
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