Afghanistan - Murad Khane - Kabul charity Turquoise Mountain

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Ahmad Shah, carpenter, has been working at Turquoise mountain for a year and a half, and is paid Sixty dollars a day ( which relative to the average is considered a very good wage). He is widowed and has two grown up children who are also carpenters. Before TM he worked for another company making tables and chairs. The residents of Murad khane are enjoying improved conditions thanks to the charity . Turquoise Mountain was set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.

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Ahmad Shah, carpenter, has been working at Turquoise mountain for a year and a half, and is paid Sixty dollars a day ( which relative to the average is considered a very good wage). He is widowed and has two grown up children who are also carpenters. Before TM he worked for another company making tables and chairs. The residents of Murad khane are enjoying improved conditions thanks to the charity . Turquoise Mountain was set up by Rory Stewart. He was asked personally by Prince Charles to take on the task of rebuilding the ancient heart of Kabul. His charity using local labour and the goodwill of the community is substantially into the task and has also set up a school training Afghans in traditional crafts. The area had literally been turned into a rubbish dump, now though using ancient skills the buildings are being restored to their former glory, Stewart is hopeful that he can contribute significantly to the local economy.