Some residents sell food to those who can afford it. Water is available,thanks to international aid organizations.

VOA: standard.2010.02.02

Azim Tuman's son,Yaseen,agrees, but he says some boat owners can't afford it.

VOA: standard.2009.12.16

However,most agencies can't afford those. You have to have a hangar, it costs quite a bit for maintenance and fuel."

VOA: standard.2010.01.01

But now, the community has exhausted all the generosity it can afford, and the food is running out.

VOA: standard.2010.03.22

"I know some question whether we can afford to act this year. But the unmistakable truth is that it would be irresponsible to not act.

VOA: standard.2009.06.13

He says the people here are poor. The middlemen would be free to continue selling to them if it was at a price they could afford.

VOA: standard.2010.08.04

It is something anyone can afford to play."

VOA: standard.2010.07.10

"They have seen what happens when patients do not come in for regular check-ups or screenings because either their insurance company does not cover it, or they cannot afford insurance in the first place,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.05