CRISIS RESPONSE

After decades of war, Afghanistan’s capital city of Kabul was captured by the Taliban in August of 2021. The result of a military offensive which led to the overthrow of the Afghanistan Government, under the failed leadership of President Ashraf Ghani, who abandoned his people  and surrendered control to the Taliban. Thousands of families were left to die at the hands of the Taliban, who swore vengeance against all who supported U.S. Forces during the 20 year war. Despite this, the U.S. provided no exit strategy for their allies to escape torture and death under Taliban rule.

A coordinated effort between nonprofit and military personnel in Afghanistan, who took it upon themselves to help families escape the Taliban. Those who made it across the border, were put in contact with Veterans Rebuilding Life, who acted as liaison for families applying for citizenship through the U.S. Embassy. Those cleared by homeland security were granted permission to enter the U.S. Veterans Rebuilding Life collaborated with the International Rescue Committee and Open Door Exchange to help families secure housing, furniture, and employment upon arrival.