A few weeks ago, just after the Taliban had once again overrun Afghnistan, I reported on the situation of four Afghans who have built up a connection with this area through their participation in English language training classes at the Bass Coast Adult Learning Centre (BCAL) in Wonthaggi. (Our Afghan connection, Bass Coast Post, August 26, 2021).
So strong is this connection, in fact, that two of them, Zamin and Reza, want to move to live and work here themselves, as well as bring their families to join them from overseas.
As a result of that article and other publicity there was a heartwarming response from the local community; over $10 000 was quickly raised by two groups supporting the Afghan students.