Events
- Mar 11thLondon Premiere of 'Addicted in Afghanistan'
One million Afghans are estimated to be addicted to drugs, especially heroin. Alarmingly, 40 % of these are women and children. - Mar 15thAfghanaid Open House
Meet members of our London Office team, hear more about our work! ALL WELCOME
Latest News
- Afghan People First
Afghanaid together with Tearfund, Warchild, Mercy Corp, Save the Children, Oxfam, CARE, Christian Aid, avaaz.org and change.org have launched a petition asking governments to put Afghan’s needs first. - Aid to Afghanistan risks 'militarisation'
BBC correspondent, David Loyn, highlights the report published by eight NGO's including Afghanaid which indicates that the pressure for quick results in Afghanistan has led to aid going through he military rather than civilian channels. - Press Release 27.01.10: Aid Agencies Sound Alarm on the Militarisation of Aid in Afghanistan
“Troop-contributing countries overemphasise military issues and sideline the critical challenge of promoting genuine development and good governance,” says Farhana Faruqi-Stocker, managing director of Afghanaid.
World Bank Series 2. Note No. 3 January 2010 highlights Afghanaid's contributions to the National Solidarity Programme improving lives of the rural poor through community-driven reconstruction.
Read the report issued by eight aid agencies addressing the militarization of aid in Afghanistan. Quick Impact, Quick Collapse: The Dangers of the Militarized Aid in Afghanistan
International Women's Day - 8 March
Join Afghanaid and Women for Women International for the global 'Join me on the Bridge' campaign. Show your support by signing our pledge, marching with us on the 8th or hosting a Green Tea Party for Afghan women. To find our more about these activities please click here.
We have places for the BUPA 10K
Climb Kilimanjaro, Cycle from London to Paris, Hike the Highest Mtns in the UK or run a race for Afghanaid. Click here to learn more about our challenge events.
BBC Lifeline
Last year Konnie Huq visited Afghanaid's projects to make a short film for the BBC. To watch this film follow this link - BBC LIfeline.
Send your greetings electronically with Afghanaid Ecards!