MEPO

The House of Flowers is in dire financial straits, and needs immediate help if it is going to survive.

For nearly 10 years, the House of Flowers has existed in Kabul for children who needed a safe, nurturing, long-term home and school environment.

It has existed thanks to the support of a small pool of very dedicated donors. But each year, the expenses in Kabul have increased dramatically.

Finally, we are at the heartwrenching point of having to consider closing the House of Flowers, for the simple reason that our expenses are exceeding our income.

Expenses are now at $60,000 per year for 30 children and the staff.

Please  click here  for more information about the House of Flowers' financial situation and click here if you can help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Situation

In the meantime, life continues as usual at the House. The staff  has been with the children for years. The House has its routines and daily practices. The only change is that the children who have been with us for years have grown and grown.

And so has the cost of living in Kabul.

Right now, as of January 2012, we have enough money for only 3 more months. We will need to let the Afghan government Ministry know in advance if we must close. So right now, time is very tight and of the essence.

We are reaching out to as many people as we can, hoping to be able to survive for one more year. During that year we will continue to look for long-term support for the House.

Please click here for an update of the past year at the House.

Girls at the House, along with one staff member, 2011.