Villagers build their own road

[Tamara]

Two years ago, residents of Kamich village in Shahrak district of Ghor province tried to get the government to build a road so they can reach neighboring Herat province easier and faster. According to them, the government wasn’t able to meet their needs and so they took matters into their own hands and build the 14-kilometer road themselves. The road, which passes through a long valley, was officially inaugurated last Sunday. Pajhwok Afghan News reported that the residents took on all the expenses and people voluntarily worked on the road. They even built a mountain tunnel in one area. Ghor’s provincial governor, Syed Iqbal Munib, praised the residents and attended the inauguration ceremony. Residents say the road shortens the distance to Herat by at least 30 kilometers, and they can now travel in the winter.

[سلطان]

As shameful as it is that the government (with all the $$$'s given for efforts of this sort) wasn't able to help...this is a feel good story reminding us all that we, each one of us, have the power to make a difference.

Long live people of this kind! May Allah (SWT) reward all those who volunteered and made a difference not only for themselves but, Insh'Allah, for their children.

[IamDZJ]

see? much much more productive use of time than chicken fights.

[IamDZJ]

I know a 39 year old guy who used to sell bricks of ice to support his studies in afghanistan. He became a doctor and thaught uni students for over 10 years. When he came to canada with 50 bucks. Worked in a gas station and supported his family here and back home. 6 months ago he passed the last exame he had to go through to get his license. A strong will can take one far...

[شمله ور خراساني]

Why should the government be ashamed? The government is run by puppets, theives and looters. Such people have no shame at all.

Oh and btw, I am from Kabul province. They never build a road to connect our village to the city. It was thanks to our own villagers and relatives that we have a long asfalt road now.

[شمله ور خراساني]

where did you village get the funds from?

some of our villagers are rich. They paid for it.

[Afghan_Soldier]

And mullah Sangar saiba, and what about the schools and clinics the government build and your other powels who also live in Tange Gharu like you torch them in their hundreds. Shame on you shoom aw sta ghoondi tryarah fikro bandi. Nush de ye see, deer sha kawi chee the govt is full of theives and looters! Sta pee zrra wale khafa kezjee, da Amrikayanoo paisee dee, halalee dee! Sta da mulayanoo pa wakht kshe kho yaw da telepoon line woo aw hagha hum da pakistan pa numbar. allah rahmat daee chee wrak swaeey! lol