ending of third awareness workshop of gendar in Badghis

Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) held the third awareness workshop with the close collaboration of Women Affairs Department for Badghis during the current year. These workshops deal with different gender issues.Officials from Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation informed that recently they had held an awareness program titled “Women empowerment”. Thirty six people of Qadis, Abkamri, Muqor and Qale-Now Districts, government and non government employees, attended this training.

Shib Koh breaks ground on Ken Clinic, opens Doqala Clinic

SHIB KOH, Afghanistan (April 21, 2010) – Personnel from Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah joined key members of the Shib Koh district in a groundbreaking ceremony for Ken Clinic and a ribbon-cutting ceremony signifying the grand-opening of Doqala Clinic, April 20, in Farah Province, Afghanistan.

“The groundbreaking ceremony signified the collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Health, government officials, and the people of Ken village; they identified a need for the community and are working towards a solution in building the new clinic,” said U.S. Navy Cmdr. Adam Armstrong, Senior Medical Officer, PRT Farah.

Bala Murghab: Italian Task Force North of RC-W neutralize an hostile rockets launching point with mortar fire

HERAT, Afghanistan (Apr. 22) ¬–¬¬ Six 120 mm mortar rounds were shot yesterday at noon by the Italian Task-Force North of RC-W after that FOB Columbus in Bala Murghab – home to Afghan, Italian and US troops - was targeted in the previous 48 hours by 7 rockets launched by hostile elements which caused no damages or casualties. Afghan and US troops detected the launching spot and fire was sharply concentrated on the enemy by the Italian Mountain Troops of the 2nd regiment, who neutralized the threat after the absence of civilians in the area was assessed.The exchange of fire was likely related to operation ‘Come On’ in Badghis province, north of Herat, initiated eleven days ago by Afghan 207 Corps with ISAF support to provide – among other - freedom of movement on the Lithium route and ensure regular transit of supplies and convoys.

GIROA, PRT work together to increase reconstruction, COIN efforts in Pusht Rod district

CHIN FARCI, Afghanistan (April 18, 2010) – Pusht Rod District Sub Governor Ghawsddin met with civilian, engineer, and civil affairs members from Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah to propose a road construction plan in Chin Farci, Afghanistan, April 18, 2010.

RC-West conducts Transfer of Authority ceremony

HERAT, Afghanistan (Apr. 20) ¬–¬¬ Brig. Gen. Alessandro Veltri transferred authority of the Italian-Led Regional Command West to Brig. Gen. Claudio Berto in a ceremony at the airport adjoining Camp Arena today.RC-West is the joint and multinational NATO command responsible for missions under the International Security Assistance Force in the Western region of Afghanistan. Among the attendees were the Italian Under Secretary of State for Defense, Mr. Guido Crosetto, Commander of the ISAF Joint Command, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David M. Rodriguez, the Chief of General Staff, Italian Air Force Gen. Vincenzo Camporini, commander of the Joint Operational Command, Italian Air Force Gen. Tommaso Ferro, and numerous Afghan civil and military authorities.

REGIONAL COMMAND WEST RADIO STATION OPENS IN HERAT-

HERAT, Afghanistan (Apr. 19) – On the evening prior to the transfer of authority ceremony between the Italian "Sassari" and "Taurinense" Brigades, the Under-Secretary of State of Italian Ministry of Defence, Mr Guido CROSETTO cut the tricolor ribbon at the opening of the Italian contingent’s radio station "Sada and Azadi West" which translates to “The Voice of Freedom- West.”

Farah Department of Agriculture provides opportunity for locals to see new farming techniques

FARAH, Afghanistan (April 17, 2010) – Members from Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah met with Farah agriculture officials in an effort to assess the current agriculture situation in Farah, Afghanistan, April 17, 2010.

Task Force South of Regional Command West transfers authority

HERAT, Afghanistan (Apr. 18) - Yesterday at Forward Operating Base Farah, Col. Massimo Raccampo, outgoing commander of Task Force South-based 152th Infantry Regiment “Sassari,” transferred authority over the Task Force to Col. Franco Federici, commander of the 9th “Apini” Regiment.

Brig. Gen Alessandro Veltri, Regional Command West commander, presided over the ceremony. After the official transfer, Raccampo addressed his troops.

Important project of Italian PRT for Guzara District opened

HERAT, Afghanistan (Apr. 17) - Members of the Herat Provincial Reconstruction Team and local authorities opened a new facility in the Guzara District, just south of Herat, today

The new refrigerated storage facility will benefit residents who otherwise would have nowhere to store their fresh fruits and vegetables. The harvests are a primary source of income for locals who use the fruits and vegetables to trade and maintain thier livelihood.

DoWA: in the past numbers of the donors organization haven’t any coordination about their activities with DoWA

Women Affairs Department has hold a meeting with the presences of donor’s organization representative for more coordination and presented their current year plan.In this meeting Badghis Provincial Council Secretary, Economy Director, UNAMA Director and most of the Non government (Donor NGOs) Representative were participated.Officials of Women Affairs Department (DoWA) say, in the past numbers of the donors organization haven’t any coordination about their activities with DoWA and wishes the donors organization have close coordination from now on .

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