Krishma is an Afghani journalist and actor and Sabz and Hamid are Afghani actors who once lit up screens across Afghanistan with their vibrant performances in romance and horror films. When the Taliban took control, their visibility and courage made them targets. As journalists, artists and moderates, they faced immediate and ongoing threats to their lives.

In 2022 Project 50, a Northern NSW initiative connecting at-risk Afghani artists with Australians, supported them to apply for Australian humanitarian visas and to escape to Pakistan, but the wait is years long and they are living in limbo.

Surviving in Pakistan is very difficult.  The Pakistan government charges Afghanis USD$1500 per year for visas and actively deports those without a visa.  Returning to Afghanistan is not an option, their lives would be in danger.

Covering the cost of Pakistani visas is all that is needed for Sabz, Hamid, and Krishma to stay safe.  Can you help?

Your support will go directly toward securing their visas—giving them a chance to survive, to be seen, and to continue their journey toward safety.  Any additional funds will be held by Northen Rivers for Refugees and used for future visa renewal and living expenses.

Thankyou.