Powers and Borders - Afghanistan Caritas

Question 1

What was the short term role of Caritas in Afghanistan?

Answer 1

-running poverty relief projects in Pakistan to support Afghan refugees

Question 2

What is the long term role of Caritas in Afghanistan?

Answer 2

-worked closely with the UNHCR to try and help Afghan families return home

Question 3

How effective was Caritas in Afghanistan?

Answer 3

• local knowledge to able to contact refugees living in Lahore, whereas UNHCR only worked inside the camps
• Caritas know of 8000 Afghan families living in the city
• 2000 identified by Caritas have been repatriated by UNHCR