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Updated 26 February 2002, 11.09 
Has the world forgotten Afghanistan?
In Friday's Newsround Extra, Matthew revisited Afghanistan to see how children are coping after the war and drought.
If you saw the programme, what did you think of it?
And do you worry that as the months go by, people will forget about the suffering there?
My uncle is out there with the army at the moment, he sends us back letters of how terrible it is. The world should not forget these images and help every way they can.
 Laura, 15, North Yorkshire
We have to realise how lucky we are. We sometimes moan and groan about silly, little things, but when a young girl is sold off for money, for buying food, it's shocking and so sad.
Andrew, 10, Worcester Park
I think that our country and others should be doing more to help the Afghan people in their hard time. Seeing that Newsround Extra made me very guilty about having things that they don't have.
Tim, 10, Northampton
I think the young girls being sold for marriage just shows how desperate people are. No parent would ever want to do that unless they really had to. It must be heart breaking!
Mariam, 13, Aldershot
We take so many things for granted, clothes, food, our homes and families. These people have NOTHING!
Samuel Connor, 14, Maghera, N.Ireland
How scary! Who would want to marry a girl that young?
Kaz, 12, Liverpool
I think we should treat Afghanis like the human beings they are, and not as if they are pieces of meat being sold at the market.
Michael Jepps, 9, Newport
I don't understand why we give our support to America, who bomb the Afghanistan, then we pay to send them resources. We cannot be on everyone's side!
Kim, 16, East Yorks
I think it is terrible how young girls are being sold to get married. We are very lucky where we live because we have plenty food and no droughts.
Sarah, 13, Isle of Lewis
Newsround made me think how lucky I am. I am very upset about the way they treat those children. It made me cry for hours.
Mit, 13, Largs
Well most people will forget but a few will remember. Do you remember the suffering people in the volcano country? What volcano?
Frances, 15, Newton Abbot
I think it's terrible how people in Afghanistan have to live. We should have a charity to help them. I'm glad I live here.
Jessica Shenton, 9, Crieff
It's awful how a drought and US bombing spree came at the same time for Afghan citizens. The refugee camps would be less crowded if there was no bombing and there would be more supplies for those suffering from the effects of the drought. I think the reason the USA is trying to take control of Afghanistan is for an oil pipe line. It is sad how oil equals lives to President Bush.
Alice, 14
I wish I was a rain god, so I could help the drought.
Lilith, 9, Leamington Spa
It totally sickens me that a girl of 12 could be sold off like an object to get married. What's even worse is that they seem to think it's just normal to do this. It's really horrible.
Kim, 12, Strathaven
The Newsround report made me realise just how sad the children must be especially when young girls have to be sold for marriage just for some money.
Charlotte, 10, Taunton
I think America and Britain have to do more to rebuild Afghanistan than send out a peace keeping force. Afghanistan needs money to start again after the Taleban, Osama bin Laden and daisy cutters.
Bronagh, 12, Derry
If the conditions are so poor that you must sell your daughter for £60 worth of food, then surely the world has forgotten Afghanistan.
Nadine, 11, Birmingham
It must be really horrible for everyone there. I think every rich country like us should help them. Life is to short to be sad!
Lydia, 11, Northamptonshire
I was extremely shocked to see that 12 year old girls were being sold off, but I sympathise with their fathers as they do not have much choice. I think the UK is far too rich and we should help those in need without expecting anything in return.
Ceri Broussine, 13, Wotton-under-Edge
Watching Newsround Extra made me upset, seeing so many children with no shoes, and having to travel many miles to the camps which is still is a terrible place.
Sophie Peters, 13, Prestwood
I'm so lucky to live where I do. It's important to remember what their lives are like and be grateful for what we have.
Kate, 13, Birmingham
I feel really sorry for everyone living in poor countries such as Afghanistan. Watching the documentary really made me think how lucky I am.
Lizzie, 12
The world should think about helping Afghanistan. The country in now free of war and the world I think has forgotten about some parts of the country.
Elgan Thomas, 15, Penmachno
I think it's absolutely disgusting how those little children have got to eat so little and it makes me feel angry at the way they are treated.
Robyn Brown, 10, Gloucestershire
All I want to know is what is the world coming to!
Kate, 13
As an American, we see documentaries of the War on Terror every night. I keep the children of Afghanistan in my prayers, just as much as I do the victims of the September 11. If you want to learn more about Afghan families under the Taleban, read The Breadwinner.
Katie, 14, New Jersey, USA
Forcing that 12 year old girl to get married was really unacceptable but we should respect what their lifestyle is like.
Natalie, 11, Glasgow
I think the young girls being sold for marrige just shows how desperate people are. No parent would ever want to do that unless they really had to. It must be heart breaking!
Mariam, 13, Aldershot
I think our country is far too rich and we should help those in need without expecting anything in return.
Ceri, 13, Wotton-under-Edge
I feel like the only American kid who actually cares about Afghanistan.
Kaleigh, 13, Wethersfield, USA
I think America and Britain have to do more to rebuild Afghanistan.
Bronagh, 12, Derry
I think it is terrible how young girls are being sold to get married. We are very lucky where we live because we have plenty food and no droughts.
Sarah, 13, Isle of Lewis
Seeing that 12-year-old being forced to get married, made me extremely thankful for for what I have in life.
Sarah, 13, Leamington spa
I was shocked at how girls of 12 were being sold like cars to be married off. I personally feel that even if you were starving to death selling your family doesn't even qualify as a last resort! Oliver, 14, Bristol
Newsround made me realy sad. I'm glad I live here.
Sarah, 8, Leeds
I still think it's still important to remember how hard their lives are.
James, 12, Liverpool
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