Help People in Afghanistan: Afghanaid

By Her Side: UK Aid Match Appeal

For every £1 donated to By Her Side before 30th September, the UK government will contribute £1 of UK Aid - doubling your donation. Read more
Target £600,000 Raised so far £16,603 £19,728 incl. Gift Aid
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£111 + doubling from the UK government purchases the equipment 2 women need start their own dairy processing businesses, producing & selling yogurt, butter and cheese.

£39 + doubling from the UK government provides 2 women with the training and equipment they need to properly care for their donkeys, sheep, goats or cows.

£760 + doubling from the UK government builds a grain and fodder storage facility to help a community store food for themselves and their livestock to survive the winter.

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How is Afghanaid responding to the current crisis?

Over the past year, we have been responding with emergency assistance where needed and helping communities get through this difficult time. We are now also supporting families to get back on their feet and rebuild their lives. Our ability to continue working is assisted by our strong local roots, our reputation for impartiality and the generosity of our supporters from all over the world.

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Our impact over the last 3 years

44,100		Emergency food packages distributed to Afghans in times of crisis
87,700		Farmers supported to grow more food to feed their families
570,600		Trees planted across the country
530		Villages supplied with water pumps

By Her Side: Exhibition Featuring Afghan Women

1st - 3rd July: join us for this exciting event to launch our By Her Side campaign. The exhibition will feature portraits of Afghan women we work with, alongside videos, interactive content, short talks and a book signing. We will also be making an exciting announcement at the event. Find out more here.

Change starts with her. Change starts with you. Change starts By Her Side.

Thanks to her small business selling products she makes, Arzo’s family has been able to weather the storm of the past year, but thousands of other women just like her are still struggling, “Right now things are difficult... Since last year, the price of food and other items has increased, but our animals are healthy and we have food to eat.” Read her story here.

Afghanaid's Cultural Festival with Elaha Soroor

Join us on 10th August for an exciting celebration of Afghanistan's vibrant and varied culture with Afghan pop musician Elaha Soroor.

Limited Edition Sakina Saïdi x Afghanaid Charity Tote Bags

Get your hands on one of our charity tote bags whilst stocks last! Made from recycled materials, these limited edition bags feature a unique design by illustrator Sakina Saïdi.

In uncertain times, your donation means more than ever

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£111

+ doubling from the UK government purchases the equipment 2 women need start their own dairy processing businesses, producing & selling yogurt, butter and cheese.

£39

+ doubling from the UK government provides 2 women with the training and equipment they need to properly care for their donkeys, sheep, goats or cows.

£760

+ doubling from the UK government builds a grain and fodder storage facility to help a community store food for themselves and their livestock to survive the winter.

Other

Set up a regular payment Double your donation

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London Marathon

Run for Afghanaid in the 2022 London Marathon! Pull on your running shoes and change lives in Afghanistan with every step you take. Read more
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Latest news

Press release: Christina Lamb adds support to Afghanaid’s By Her Side appeal, helping women in Afghanistan to transform their futures

Journalist and best-selling author Christina Lamb OBE launches Afghanaid’s By Her Side appeal with UK government matching public donations until 30th September 2022. Read more
Press release: Afghanaid present photography exhibition showcasing the stories and strength of Afghan women

Afghanaid to display exclusive new photography exhibition from 1st-3rd July in Shoreditch, London. Read more
Sowing the wheat seeds of Afghanistan's future: Afghanaid contributes to vital research report

Afghanaid's Charles Davy and Orzala A. Nemat contribute to a new article analysing and setting recommendations for wheat production and the agricultural sector in Afghanistan. Read more