Support for
afghans For Afghans

We in St. Augustine People for Peace and Justice believe that we must individually and as a society make restitution for the havoc that was rained down upon Afghan civilians in our name as part of our War on Terror and our role, by omission, in the chaos that resulted when the Soviet Union withdrew its invading/occupying forces and we left Al Qaeda intact.

Some of our members, who knit/crochet, are making baby blankets and other items for afghans for Afghans. If you would like to join us in supporting this project, please contact us by or drop us a line at:

The staff at afghans for Afghans have asked that you visit their web site for guidelines, directions and their current collection campaigns. They do receive items that they cannot use and they are limited in what they can send and how often they can send items.

Sonda, who initiated this project for us and who has making items for some time, will be back in town in mid-September and will be glad to teach anyone who is interested, the basics of crocheting. You can email her .

Some Background

"afghans for Afghans is a humanitarian and educational people-to- people project that sends newly hand-knit and crocheted blankets and garments to the beleaguered people of Afghanistan. In partnership with the San Francisco office of the American Friends Service Committee, the afghans for Afghans project started in late 2001 in response to the war that unfolded after 9/11. Who knew that after more than 7 years, our handmade garments and blankets would still be needed in Afghanistan? The Afghan people still need to know that we care. Maybe more than ever before. Our gifts are an expression of friendship and respect.

Our Current Projects

Peg McIntire
Peace Scholarship

Anne Feeney
Annual Concert

Support for
Seeds For Afghanistan

Support for
afghans For Afghans

The "Memorial Wall"
U.S. Military Losses in
Iraq and Afghanistan

Support for
St. Augustine
Food Not Bombs