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.
Over a year on, COVID-19 remains a major threat. side from the impact of the virus itself, the secondary effects of the pandemic are continuing to hit communities who were already struggling to get by. Read more
Update 23/04/2021: what does coronavirus mean for a country already that was 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
“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
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
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
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