A worker for CARE International writes a number at the back of a widow's hand before she receives monthly rations in Kabul August 5, 2004. Care International supports about 10,000 widows in Kabul by distributing monthly rations and providing educational and vocational courses. The ration is mainly of 50 kilograms (101 pounds) of flour, 5 litres of oil, 800 grams of salt and 9 kilograms (20 pounds) of red beans monthly.REUTERS/Ahmad Masood AM/LA