Trying harder to overcome obstacles
Not surprisingly, this has been the worst year for LNF since our inception. In the spring everything was going so well. We had spent weeks building a robust system of student records, and moved to… [Read More]
We have temporarily removed some blog posts as well as photos from other posts until the security situation in Afghanistan becomes clearer. We do not want to risk the safety of the students or the projects that we fund.
John and Lorna Norgrove write about the development of the Foundation and its work, shedding light on the stories behind the headlines.
We hear from women who work for the Foundation in Afghanistan or who have benefitted from the Foundation's work. These blogs direct from Afghanistan give real insight into the people you are helping to support.
Facing death at the airport
Murtaza Barlas describes the 48 hours he and his family endured outside Kabul airport in their first attempts to leave Afghanistan.
The story behind our staff’s evacuation from Afghanistan
While Frishta and Farzana were stuck outside Kabul airport, John and Lorna Norgrove were trying every avenue they could think of to evacuate our staff from Afghanistan. Here, John tells the story behind the headlines.
Focusing on women and children
We want to re-emphasise that, in the rapidly changed and still-changing circumstances, the Linda Norgrove Foundation intends to continue its work supporting women and children in Afghanistan.
Our work and support continues
When life for people in Afghanistan deteriorates, our support becomes even more valuable.
Ten years on
As I sit at my desk writing, I remember this time 10 years ago when Linda had been kidnapped and was being kept hidden while US troops scoured the valley she was in.
Coronavirus in Afghanistan
The coronavirus pandemic has obviously affected some of the people and organisations that the Linda Norgrove Foundation supports in Afghanistan, and so we are taking action where we can.
Adapting to changing circumstances
As Afghanistan changes, the Foundation has to change its approach as well. But we are still as committed as ever to supporting the women and children of Afghanistan.
Holiday home with hope
John and Lorna Norgrove have renovated a byre into a holiday home to raise funds for the Foundation. Nicky Marr writes about her stay there.
Help us support medical scholarships
It’s not surprising to hear there is a shortage of doctors in Afghanistan but, crucially, it’s the lack of female doctors that impacts on women’s health. It’s culturally difficult for many women to be allowed… [Read More]