In Larghan village, we've been working alongside community members to construct a two kilometre road, newly connecting them to healthcare facilities, schools, markets and job opportunities. Read more
At Afghanaid, we put women at the heart of our climate adaptation work in Afghanistan. By harnessing Afghan women's resilience, we can help women to pioneer climate solutions that create a more sustainable, inclusive future that benefits all. Read more
Bio-briquettes are a biofuel substitute made from leftover plant matter that can be used as an alternative to firewood, helping to reduce deforestation and pollution. Learn about how we're supporting Afghan women to make a profit from making and selling these bio briquettes. Read more
We're helping Afghan women to reduce the destruction caused by flash floods in their local areas, all whilst earning an income. How? Through teaching them to weave gabion baskets. Read more
Through creating female-managed tree sapling nurseries, we help Afghan women like Noor to kickstart the reforestation of their local environments, creating a greener, cleaner Afghanistan. Read more
Hundreds of vulnerable women across rural Afghanistan are rewriting their futures whilst protecting their communities. How? By learning how to construct Gabion Baskets. Read more
Through creating female-managed tree sapling nurseries, we're helping Afghan women to kickstart the reforestation of their local environments, creating a greener, cleaner Afghanistan. Read more
By helping Afghan women to nurture thriving home gardens, we've been supporting them to strengthen the resilience of their families and communities by diversifying local produce. Read more
We've been supporting women like Fawzia and Safia to cultivate thriving home gardens. Find out how this transformed their ability to provide both food and income for their families. Read more
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In their own words and through their stories, find out about how our 4 decades of work has changed lives and inspired hope for ordinary people across Afghanistan. Read more
Join us on the 21st November at the Royal Geographical Society as we hear from Lyse Doucet, Sana Safi, Hameed Hakimi and Catherine Philp on the situation in Afghanistan in 2023. Read more
As Afghanaid marks 40 years of continuous work, we invite you to celebrate this important milestone with us by delving into some delicious Afghan treats! Read more
A sweet pastry coated in sugar syrup and walnuts, this amazing treat is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Read more
In Afghanistan, earthquakes often wreak havoc on peoples lives and livelihoods, but why is the region so prone to quakes? Join us as we examine the geographical and social reasons that contribute to Afghanistan's vulnerability to these natural disasters. Read more
In October 1983, Afghanaid was founded and despite four decades of conflict and insecurity, we have never left. Join us as we mark this milestone and continue to find hope beyond the headlines. Read more
Siamoi is the head of her self-help group, a collection of 20 women from her community that have come together to form a soap-making business. Find out how their new income is bringing positive change for the members and the wider community. Read more
Afghanistan is one of the world's countries most affected by climate change, whilst its citizens are among the least supported against the ravages of natural disasters and changing weather patterns. The Afghanistan Resilience Consortium is working to change that. Read more
As part of the Afghanistan Resilience Consortium's most recent project, vulnerable rural women like Gulsum have been learning green solutions to the problems faced by their community. Read more
Walk, run or wheel 100 miles during the course of one month, and help us raise vital funds to support vulnerable Afghan families facing crisis. Read more
Throughout the year, we have been implementing water, sanitation and hygiene projects across rural Afghanistan, bringing clean running water to the communities who need it most. These are their stories. Read more
Amid a brutal humanitarian crisis, many overstretched families are being forced into extreme debt just to make ends meet. Thanks to her involvement in her local women's self-help group, Amena is providing for her family through her flourishing home garden. Read more
As the sole breadwinner for her household, Asma is making the most of her new goats to build a micro-business, keeping her family fed and healthy despite the challenges that come with living in rural Afghanistan. Read more
We need your help to ensure Afghan women can meet their basic needs, provide for their families and fulfil their potential. Read more