Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Reverend El Shafie, I'm going to speak to you in French.
I see my colleague Mr. Silva has a very great passion and a great preoccupation.
I know you a little. Can you tell us about your organization? You are established here in Canada. How do you operate?
You have ties with other organizations in the field that work with the affected population in Afghanistan. The war currently underway there is having a profound impact on the population and creating more corruption and poverty. With the enhanced military presence in Afghanistan in mind, I imagine the problem of violence against women and children that is being used in the name of this war is becoming endemic.
I'm asking a lot of questions because I would like to get to know you more and to know how you work. How are you supported? Where does the funding for activities come from?