Timeline: Helping Those in Need

Afghan children received supplies from America's Fund for Afghan Children in December 2001.

One way to defeat terrorism is through acts of generosity and service at home and abroad.
President Launches Online American Relief Effort Listen 9-18-01
President Announces "America's Fund for Afghan Children" Listen 10-11-01
Children begin sending dollars to AFAC. Read about a donation with heart. 10-14-01
Laura Bush's radio address about Afghan women Listen 11-17-01
President Urges Support for America's Charities Listen 11-20-01
Laura Bush met with 11 exiled Afghan women. 11-28-01
President Sees Off Relief Supplies Listen 12-08-01
President Signs Afghan Women and Children Relief Act Listen 1-30-02
President Launches Freedom Corps Listen 1-30-02
More than $4 million raised for AFAC. 3-01-02
Mrs. Bush Discusses Status of Afghan Women at U.N. 03-08-02