I think that the start of JRS work in Afghanistan dates back to Stan D’Souza, a Jesuit demographer who worked in Afghanistan for several years in the early 1970s, not least to prepare a population census. He was present in Afghanistan as a high-level scientist. Knowing the natural friendship that Afghans have towards Indians, and thanks, of course, to his natural qualities, he created solid friendships. Later, when other responsibilities moved him far from Afghanistan, he kept a deep desire to continue to help this country. He encouraged me in my action within AFRANE, and helped me to obtain funding from Secours Catholique. He sought to motivate the Jesuits, and especially JRS, to build a humanitarian project in Afghanistan. He was aware that it was a bit utopian, but he never got discouraged, and it’s thanks to him that JRS is now present in Afghanistan. It’s a symbol that the present JRS director in Afghanistan has the same first name as Stan D’Souza. Stan died in 2006, just one year after his wish was fulfilled.