Canada’s whole-of-government approach in Afghanistan reflects three main pillars: security, governance and development. Canada supports work in these mutually reinforcing areas by drawing upon resources and expertise from across the federal government. This photo display highlights some of the work being done right now.
The bi-national, civilian and Canadian-led Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team (KPRT) is one of 27 international PRTs helping the democratically-elected government of Afghanistan extend its authority and ability to govern, rebuild the nation, and provide services to its citizens.
CIDA: Barbara Humick and Mark Duah from the Canadian International Development Agency alongside Sergeant Jason Powers, a CF Engineering Specialist, assess construction progress on the expansion of the Kandahar Teacher Training College – a development project managed by the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team (KPRT).
Secure Housing: An Afghan carpenter refurbishes a door of the Mandigak palace secure housing compound. This governance infrastructure development project, managed by the KPRT, will provide a secure place for Afghan government officials to live and work.
Security: Canadian Forces soldiers from Stabilization A Company provide security with an Afghan National Police officer during a training assessment visit at a police sub-station in Kandahar City. Stabilization A Company is the military component supporting the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team.
Schools: Afghan carpenters work in the classroom section of the expanded Kandahar Teacher Training College. In addition to building, expanding or repairing 50 schools in Kandahar, Canada is also supporting the Afghan government as they train thousands teachers.
Literacy: A literacy instructor helps an Afghan National Police officer during literacy training coordinated by the KPRT.
Energy: Cdn-funded solar-powered streetlights shine in Kandahar City. The solar-powered streetlight project, managed by the KPRT, has meant increased security at nighttime for residents of Kandahar City.
Police & RCMP: Canadian Police officers with the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team, including RCMP officer Candice McMackin (left), mentor Afghanistan National Police officers during crime scene investigation classes.
Engineering: Cpl Michael Porter, from 14 Wing, mentors an Afghan National Army student on this 6-week heavy equipment course. Afghan soldiers will learn to operate heavy machinery necessary to carry out a variety of engineering tasks geared to increase operational capabilities.
Correctional Service: Terry Hackett, Director of Correctional Service Canada at the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team, mentors a Sarpoza Prison warden during a cell search.
Governance: Mayor Kandahar City, Ghulam Hamidi (right), attends a shura with officials at Sarpoza prison as part of the Afghan-led efforts towards political reconciliation. The KPRT plays a very important role in supporting Afghan initiatives toward political reconciliation. A shura is the forum where officials announce government activities and encourage people to get involved in development projects.
DFAIT: Foreign Affairs and International Trade personnel assess progress on the Kandahar Provincial Council Hall – a governance infrastructure development project managed by the KPRT.
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