Projects
Afghanaid's projects fit together so that everyone benefits be they old or young, male or female. The promotion of economic, political and social rights is the main areas on which Afghanaid's projects are focused.
Economic Rights
Afghanaid strives to improve economic opportunities and food security and operate an extensive agricultural programme helping farmers grow fruit and vegetables which makes sure that they can feed their families without growing opium. In addition to this is an animal health programme which further increases food security.
Afghanaid also invests in community productive infrastructure, including constructing irrigation and hydro-electric power systems.
Self help groups, savings and internal lending programmes are another integral part of Afghanaid's work in economic empowerment project.
Political Rights
Inclusive and democratic institutions are necessary for the success of development programmes in Afghanistan. Afghanaid has set up local councils which have in many cases linked together to create clusters of 5-8 villages pooling together their resources. A good cooperation between these councils, clusters and the national government is invaluable and something with which Afghanaid works extensively.
Social Rights
Our children’s and youth groups have helped all Afghans to learn about how they should act with children. The country has been at war for almost 30 years and for many Afghans, conflict is all they know. Many Afghans admit that they know how to keep their children alive during war but not how to treat them during peace.
Afghanaid also conducts women specific activities that have been developed to increase the access and participation of women in Afghan communities including vocational training and education.
We are proud to have worked continuously and independently in Afghanistan since 1983. We will stay for as long as we are needed and welcome.
For a more detailed description of Afghanaid's projects please see the in text or sidebar links, alternatively download the Afghanaid PDF Brochure.