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COVID-19 in Afghanistan

Keep up to date with the situation in Afghanistan, how we are continuing and adapting our work, hear directly from the people we're working with and find out how you can help.

The new threat facing Afghanistan: COVID-19

The new threat facing Afghanistan: COVID-19

Update: what will a second wave of the coronavirus mean for a country already struggling with poverty, conflict and an extremely fragile health system? We're posting regular information about the situation in Afghanistan for you to read here. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2020

Updated: 18th January, 2021

Author: Natalia Deane

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

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

Published: 23rd June, 2020

Updated: 16th October, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Carrying on during the coronavirus

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

Published: 22nd May, 2020

Updated: 30th June, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Escaping conflict, Qiam manages to find work despite the pandemic

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

Published: 22nd May, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Urgent COVID-19 Appeal

Urgent COVID-19 Appeal

Wherever you live in the world, no life has been left unchanged by the pandemic. Whilst we are all in this together, it does not effect all of us equally. For Afghan families in extreme poverty, COVID-19 could mean starvation. You can change this. Read more

Published: 15th April, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Natalia Deane

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

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

    Afghanaid joined the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee's inquiry into the UK and Afghanistan to discuss key development and humanitarian challenges facing Afghanistan today. Read the full report here.

  • Afghanaid's Book Club

    Afghanaid's Book Club

    Join Afghanaid's Book Club and enjoy literature about Afghanistan and by fantastic Afghan authors. It's simple: pick a book from our list of recommendations, and then write us a review to join the conversation!

  • Helping hand

    Helping hand

    I'm fundraising for Afghanaid and the citizens of Afghanistan. Currently for the past 20 years Afghanistan has been attacked by the taliban, has caused continuous chaos all around. Citizens of Afghanistan need any help they can get, it's time to help those who make Afghanistan the wonderful place it is.

  • Conversations with Afghanaid

    Conversations with Afghanaid

    We've been hosting live conversations with expert guests exploring everything Afghanistan: from tea, to rugs, to the rubab, we want to celebrate Afghanistan's varied and vibrant culture. Check out the recordings!

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