Festivals and Celebrations

Celebrating Ramadan during the COVID-19 lockdown

Ramadan is marked around the world by social and religious gatherings, with loved ones coming together for iftar, the breaking of the fast. What does social distancing and lockdown mean for celebrations during Ramadan? Read more

Eid al-Adha: Your Questions Answered

One of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha translates as "Festival of the Sacrifice", but what does the holiday entail and why is it celebrated? Read more

Eid al-Fitr: Your Questions Answered

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. It means "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast", but what does the holiday entail, why is it celebrated and how will COVID-19 and lock-down effect celebrations? Read more

Afghanaid's Guide to Ramadan

From everyone here at Afghanaid, we wish everyone a very happy and peaceful Ramadan. Find out more about the holy month of Ramadan, why it is marked by Muslims worldwide, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is effecting celebrations. Read more

Nowruz in Afghanistan: Everything You Need to Know

300 million people celebrate Nowruz worldwide. In Afghanistan, celebrations usually last around two weeks, culminating on the first day of the Afghan New Year. Find out more about what the festival is, and how it is celebrated. Read more

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Ride for Afghanistan

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Afghanaid Presents: What's For Tea?

On Sunday 2nd August, we held a live discussion with Durkhanai Ayubi (Parwana Restaurant and Recipe Book), Mursal Saiq (Cue Point Restaurant) and Kobrah Nawrozzadeh (The Afghan Tea Company), exploring the role of nostalgia and innovation through Afghanistan's vibrant cuisine. Watch the recording!

From baskets to business: Rokia is determined to put her children through school

“It's a chance for a better future” - Rokia, an Afghan widow, is determined to put her children and grandchildren through school and, with Afghanaid's help, gabion weaving is making her dream a reality.

World Refugee Day

Refugees are among the most vulnerable people in the world. Not only have they lost the daily security that most of us take for granted, but the loss of a permanent place to call home robs individuals of the capacity to live independent and productive lives. This World Refugee Day, join us in celebrating to refugees we work with.

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In addition to ensuring that gender equality underpins all of the work we do, we also deliver stand-alone projects which specifically target women’s economic empowerment and gender rights.

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We deliver basic services such as community infrastructure, clean water and sanitation and education; essential to long-term development and breaking the cycle of poverty.

The Elimination of Violence against Women

Although the issue of gender rights has made significant legislative progress in Afghanistan over the last decade, the country continues to be one of the most difficult places in the world to be a woman. We have been working to change this.

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Creating and strengthening livelihoods is key to achieving Afghanaid’s mission of providing Afghans with the skills, tools, and knowledge to help themselves, their families, and their communities.

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