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Americans touched by plight of Afghan orphans
The AP photo of Kabul orphans moved Americans to sympathy and action. From Porter's embrace plea to donations, volunteers, and youth clubs, people seek ways to help though experts caution against single adoptions or targeted aid. PARSA and partners organize shipments while officials note adoption is not possible under Islamic law.
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Michelle Porter
Porter
Newburgh
Ind
United States
Associated Press
Kabul
Aubry Yost
PARSA
Unicef
Catholic Relief Services
America
Fund For
U.S
Bremerton
Wash
Marianne Casson
Casson
Yost
Mercy Corps
Afghan Relief Inc. of
California
Catholic Archdiocese of
Oregon
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Portland
Ire
Leigh Yeoman
Charlotte
Yeoman
Red Cross
State Department
Consular Affairs Office
Citrus Heights
Calif
Sacramento
Mesa Verde
Osama bin Laden
New York
Phil Ditto