How has Afghanaid been responding to the humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan?

Over the past two years, communities have been battling the effects of economic collapse, rising costs of basic necessities and successive droughts, as well as extreme food shortages. We've been responding with emergency assistance, providing food, shelter, cash and other vital household essentials to the most vulnerable and supporting families to rebuild and revitalise their livelihoods.

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Our impact in 2023

496,170

Men, women and children reached with humanitarian relief, including emergency food parcels and cash assistance.

65,970

 Households helped to adapt to the changing climate, helping families better protect themselves, their homes and their livelihoods from natural disasters and extreme weather.

447,293

Women supported to enhance their economic engagement, inclusion in local governance and full participation in community life.

"Hope has come back into my life."

We've been supporting families affected by the devastating earthquakes which struck Herat province in October 2023. Find out how your generosity has helped them to meet their urgent needs through the winter months.

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Author: Kate Arthur

Despite good progress, Afghanistan's food security crisis lingers

An alarming 15 million people are currently food insecure in Afghanistan. Our Deputy Director for Climate Action, Guru Naik, discusses how Afghanaid has been providing large scale support for rural farming communities, improving the situation for many families - and what further work needs to be done.

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Author: Kate Arthur

Women and climate action in Afghanistan

At Afghanaid, we put women at the heart of our climate adaptation work in Afghanistan. By harnessing Afghan women's resilience, we can help women to pioneer climate solutions that create a more sustainable, inclusive future that benefits all.

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Author: Kate Arthur

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