Green in Gamberi Desert

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Let me introduce this article.

As this is introduced in Japanese, most people in the world cannot know what is written in the article.

However, the photos can help you to understand what is happening in Gamberi Desert.

 

This great result is brought based on Green Ground Fund for Afghanistan Program by Peshawar-kai, which is non-governmental organization mainly engaging in medical services in Pakistan.

This program is aimed for keeping stable water source even in cases of drought and flood by building irrigation canals.

For bank protection, willows are planted along the riversides and gabions are used. Those are Japanese traditional ways of protecting banks. From the point of repair and maintenance, they are the best ways to be adopted in Gamberi Desert.

 

As canals are developed, more crop harvests increase. More crop harvests increase, more refugees come back to engage in agriculture. As a result more than 150 thousand refugees have come back to the desert.

Along with improving the environment, people have had better moral and crimes like violence, terrorism, and thefts have declined.

 

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I heard it took nearly ten years to plant trees in Gamberi Desert.

There must have been a lot of difficulties and failures.

Some said, “It is impossible to make a desert filled with green.” Or “ It is crazy!”

 

I am very proud of the endeavor, the patience, and the indomitable will of Peshawar-kai.

They give can-do spirit to me and to those who are struggling with difficulties with feeling despair.