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Pack a Box and Change a Life
Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in the world with an abysmal literacy rate. Schools have been demolished and many teachers have been either executed or banished from their home towns. 
We could point fingers, find blame and have unending political discussions--but that just doesn't seem appropriate when brave teachers in Afghanistan are willing to re-enter makeshift classrooms filled with students wanting to learn.
Put your checkbook away, because what these kids and teachers need are basic school supplies. US and Canadian soldiers are assisting in this venture, and are undoubtedly providing some level of protection.  
12X12X5.5-inch boxes can be picked up or ordered from the US Postal Service for free. Pack one or two or three as tightly as you can with paper, pencils, rulers, erasers, world maps, and whatever else you believe a school or student might need.
For around $12.50 you can mail one of these boxes, regardless of weight, in care of (mark box as school supplies):
CH (CPT) J. Joseph DuWors HHT, 4/2 SCR FOB SPIN BOLDAK 
APO AE 09355
This military Chaplain and Captain writes:
Some have asked about possibly supporting local schools or children. If you are still interested, the time to begin collecting ... more

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