In the of Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul, the country.
United Nations groups have . Women's rights groups, in particular, are uncertain of for the future of women and girls.
Afghans who are arriving in the U.S. will be coming to the Washington, D.C., area; Houston and Fort Worth, Texas; and Seattle and Tacoma, Wash.
Here's how you can help them and organizations on the ground in Afghanistan.
Volunteer to help resettled refugees: is asking for volunteers to help refugees upon arrival with airport pickups, meal assistance, mentorship, tutoring and more. You can participate if you're in one of the areas where refugees are arriving, and there's a to join for other areas too. You can also .
Take up a challenge: says a "generous member of our community" will match up to $500,000 in donations for its Afghanistan program.
Open your wallet: Consider donating to , which says it is the largest women's group in Afghanistan; the ; and the , which works to protect journalists on the ground.
Email the White House: The International Rescue Committee has an through which you can urge the Biden administration to take immediate steps to ensure "vulnerable Afghans have pathways to safety." The group is also asking for .
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