Afghan refugees in Trostberg: hope and help for fellow countrymen!

Afghan refugees in Trostberg: hope and help for fellow countrymen!

In Trostberg, a town in the Traunstein district, two young Afghans, Mohammed Ibrahimi (37 years old) and Farhad Faramand (28 years old), have started an impressive initiative to help fellow countrymen in need. As the PNP reports, both came to Germany before the big refugee movement and have integrated well thanks to the support of the local community. Their ties to their homeland and their solidarity with compatriots who had to flee Afghanistan from the Taliban are strong.

They actively support people in Afghanistan with the money they earn during their training and work. This financial aid is of great importance for many of their fellow citizens, especially at a time when returning to Afghanistan is becoming increasingly risky due to the ongoing dangers and the greatly deteriorated security situation.

Risks for returnees

Current reports show that the situation in Afghanistan remains tense. Since the Taliban came to power in August 2021, the human rights situation has become increasingly dangerous. Women and girls in particular suffer under the repressive regime, while former government employees and local staff of international missions are threatened with violence, torture and even execution. In July 2025, the first deportation flights to Afghanistan since the Taliban came to power took place, supported by Qatar Media service integration informed.

However, these deportations are controversial. The UN refugee agency UNHCR urgently advises against returns to Afghanistan because the human rights conditions there are devastating. On the international stage, the German federal government remains ambivalent about the Taliban, although it speaks of “technical contacts” but does not maintain diplomatic relations. Many people who have fled Afghanistan or whose residence status is unclear live in constant worry. There are around 12,500 Afghans with tolerated permits and around 26,000 others without a residence permit who live in unsafe conditions.

Integration and responsibility

Ibrahimi and Faramand's initiative shows how important solidarity among Afghans and support for refugees is. The two men are not only role models for their commitment, they are also helping to change the image of refugees in Germany. Their story is a sign of hope and responsibility, especially at a time when the issue of flight and migration remains highly topical.

With their personal commitment, they not only contribute to the well-being of their compatriots, but also show how important integration and cohesion are in society. Trostberg can be proud of such committed citizens who build bridges between cultures and believe in the good in people.