Afghanistan

'We Should Do More For Them': Veterans Collect Donations For Afghan Refugees

A group of veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq are collecting donations to take to Afghan refugees as they arrive in Greater Manchester.

The veterans are part of the Spearhead Foundation, founded by former British soldier Craig Monaghan.

The UK Government has pledged to welcome up to 20,000 Afghan refugees, with as many as 5,000 in the first year, who were forced to flee their home or face threats of persecution from the Taliban.

Not the best picture, but last night. A bunch of great people, all who served in #Afghanistan got together to go through the donations we’ve received for families relocating to #Manchester

We created 106 packs going out this weekend, we’ve still tons of donations to go through! pic.twitter.com/bZgugv9n7N
— Craig Monaghan (@craig_monaghan) September 3, 2021