COVID-19 in Afghanistan

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

“It's a chance for a better future” - despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Rokia, an Afghan widow, is determined to put her children and grandchildren through school. With Afghanaid's help, gabion weaving is making her dream a reality. Read more

Carrying on during the coronavirus

We're working hard to ensure that, during this planting season, land is being put to use so that families like Haji's and Rakia's, who have lost their jobs during the lockdown can earn an income and feed their families come the autumn. Read more

Escaping conflict, Qiam manages to find work despite the pandemic

Qiam had never planned to leave his home, but when violence erupted one night he made a decision. The 27-year-old took his wife and two young daughters, rented a driver and escaped. With Afghanaid's help, he's found work to support his family amid COVID-19. Read more

Urgent COVID-19 Appeal

Help men, women and children in Afghanistan. Read more

The new threat facing Afghanistan: COVID-19

What does it mean for a country already struggling with deep seated poverty, long-running conflict and an extremely fragile health system? We're posting regular updates about the situation in Afghanistan for you to read here. Read more

Latest

Richard's Surrey Hills Ultra Marathon

On Sunday 4th October, one of our fantastic supporters Richard Brittan is (literally) going the extra mile for the virtual London Marathon. Richard will be taking on an Ultra Marathon for The 40th Race, covering 32 miles and climbing over 1,500km. Read more about Richard's story!

Mustafa's fundraising page - Afghanaid

I'm fundraising for Afghanaid and I'd love your support! Together, we can help vulnerable Afghans get the training and tools they need to help themselves, their families and their communities.

The UK and Afghanistan: House of Lord’s International Relations and Defence Committee

On 23rd September, Afghanaid joined the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee's inquiry into the UK and Afghanistan to discuss the key development and humanitarian challenges facing Afghanistan today.

Afghanaid launches vital project with World Food Programme

In the wake of COVID-19, families in Badkhshan are struggling to put food on the table, and many are being forced into desperate situations. In partnership with the World Food Programme, we're be helping men and women to feed their families now and in the future.

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Afghanaid

From Aid to Empowerment: Afghanaid has been working to make life better for vulnerable men, women and children in Afghanistan for over 35 years.

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London Marathon

Run for Afghanaid in the 2021 London Marathon! Pull on your running shoes and change lives in Afghanistan with every step you take.

Women’s Empowerment and Women’s Rights

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.

Basic Services

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.

Livelihoods

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.

Donate Today

Make a lasting impact. Help men, women and children in Afghanistan lift themselves out of poverty and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities. Donating from outside of the U.K.? Don't worry! Your donation amount will be automatically converted to your home currency, with no additional charge.