Using some of the puppets I brought from Alaska, the older girls came up with a wonderful piece of theater; my translators, Susana and Fatemah taught the four year olds the stick dance and costumed everyone. And then as I reported earlier, none of them got to perform. Susan and Fatemah planned to continue after I left; Monique offered to provide an opportunity to perform at the consulate.
Why are these children here? One parent I met, a 25 year old with a two month old infant left her 5 other children here because her husband is in prison and she can't afford to keep them. Many of these girls are here because their mothers are in jail for various deeds ranging from convictions for (forced) drug dealing to leaving abusive husbands. The US builds some of the prisons that house them.
There is no adoption in Afghanistan. What is the future for these girls when the future for girls with parents in Afghanistan leaves a lot to be desired.
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