I just recently bumped into this website, and though I’m not from the US so I can’t participate, I thought I’d share it cause I think it’s such a good idea 🙂
From the website Afghans for Afghans :
afghans for Afghans is a humanitarian and educational people-to-people project that sends hand-knit and crocheted blankets and sweaters, vests, hats, mittens, and socks to the beleaguered people of Afghanistan.
This grassroots effort is inspired by Red Cross volunteers who made afghans, socks, slippers, and other items for soldiers and refugees during World Wars I and II and other times of crisis and need. Read about the Red Cross knitting tradition.
From American hands and hearts
Your gift of a handmade blanket or garment will bring comfort and warmth to Afghan women, men, and children who continue to suffer from oppression, war, hunger, poverty, and sickness. Your lovingly made gifts will send a message of concern and hope to our fellow humans on the other side of the globe. Your participation is important.
So, happy humanitarian crocheting anyone!
That’s a really good project, every winter they show poor people on afghan television who don’t have the proper clothes, blankets etc for the cold. Kids without socks in plastic slippers , walking outside in the snow looking for paper etc so they can light a fire to keep warm at home is a heartbreaking look. Every effort of help is needed in Afghanistan. Good post:)
Glad you liked it 🙂