The Charahee Qambar (refugee camp)

           Since the 9/11 attacks of the World Trade Center many Americans think of Afghanistan as a heartless terrorist filled place.  But in reality it is a culturally rich yet war torn country that just needs a chance and a little help.  Afghanistan has been at war for more 12 years.  Out there is a hopeless camp with mud huts for houses and one water source.  The people living there are Internally Displaced Persons that struggle through life every day.  The IDPs face many challenges, the biggest being The Taliban, Unstable Health Conditions and Lack of Education.

           Pressure from the Taliban became a challenge that was nearly impossible to overcome.  The Taliban tries to lure teenage boys to work as opium poppy harvesters in the Helmond region by offering easy money.  This becomes a problem because if they come back to the IDP camp they are drug addicted and dangerous.  The Taliban also threatens to kill teenagers trying to recive an education.  This is because the Taliban has ultimate power over the illiterate.  " I will stay in Kabul and continue my education as long as my American friends support me .  You can kill me if you want.  But if I see you... I will kill you first." ( Zerwali said to the Taliban in Dina Feslers Journal entry 7 page 9)  this quote is important because it shows that Zerwali is willing to risk his life so that he can continue his schooling and help the rest of the IDP camp.