KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An orphaned Afghan boy stands next to the Khost city Children of Hope headmaster while he talks to members of the Khost Provincial Reconstruction Team July 31. Currently, 240 children attend school at the facility and 37 of those kids are orphans. The school is specialized to teach and house children who have lost one or both parents due to hostile circumstances. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julianne M. Showalter, Khost PRT Public Affairs Office)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan children attend school at the Khost city Children of Hope orphanage July 31. The Khost Provincial Reconstruction Team visited the orphanage to evaluate the state of the facility and overcrowding problems. The orphanage makes the most of their small accommodations by teaching boys and girls in a joint environment. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julianne M. Showalter, Khost PRT Public Affairs Office)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan children stand up when the headmaster of the Khost city Children of Hope orphanage enters the room July 31. The Khost Provincial Reconstruction Team visited the orphanage for a needs assessment and to evaluate the facility for future construction projects. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julianne M. Showalter, Khost PRT Public Affairs Office)KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Members of the Khost Provincial Reconstruction Team talk to the Khost city Children of Hope orphanage headmaster about possible areas for expansion or improvements to the orphanage July 31. The school is specialized to teach and house children who have lost one or both parents due to hostile circumstances. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julianne M. Showalter, Khost PRT Public Affairs Office)

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