Working in partnership with communities enables them to deliver lasting change for themselves, their families and beyond. "Since Afghanaid came to our village, we have not had any loss of life, our land has had a chance to flourish, and everyone feels safer and more relaxed." Read more
This World Teacher Day we’re celebrating the inspiring teachers we work with, who are sharing their knowledge and helping to improve the lives of others through the power of education. Read more
The month of carving pumpkins is upon us. If you also fancy cooking up some delicious pumpkin inspired recipes, why not try out our recipe of the month! Read more
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As the season changes, now's the perfect time to try out this Afghan recipe for dal - flavoured with fresh ginger, it's great at fighting off colds and flu. Read more
Rahima is harnessing her new skills to assert control over her own life, improve the well-being of her entire family, and take an active role in improving her community. Read more
For a real taste of summer, why not try making "Chutni Nahna" a light mint chutney that tastes great with rice, vegetables or kebabs! Read more
Add some Afghan flavours to your picnics and BBQ's this July with this recipe for 'Burta', a delicious and refreshing aubergine dip. Read more
"I feel much more confident about my family's future now. With my new skills I know how to ensure that my animals are strong and productive, so I can put food on my children's plates." Read more
"We rely on our animals completely - without them we would not survive. Thanks to Afghanaid, we have learned to take the best care of our animals, so now we can get the best out of them. It means I get a better income, my children eat better and we're all happier." Read more
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 and why is it celebrated? Read more
Celebrate Eid al-fitr (also known as 'Sweet Eid'), or sweeten up your June, with this tasty Afghan-style doughnut recipe. Read more
For farming families living in rural Afghanistan life can be tough, and many struggle to make ends meet. For these families, growing weather- and pest-resistant opium poppy seed offers a reliable source of income that is not available with other crops. Read more
Spice up your month this May with this sizzling recipe - inspired by our spice of the month, these Kofte Kebabs are infused with Murch-e-sia (or chilli powder) and make the perfect addition to any BBQ! Read more
From everyone here at Afghanaid, we wish everyone a very happy and peaceful Ramadan. Find out more about the holy month of Ramadan and why it is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Read more
Saffron is claimed to help regulate blood sugar levels, perfect after all that Easter chocolate! Try this saffron inspired dish, Murgh-E-Shekam Pur, which is often made for celebrations in Afghanistan. Read more
Made all year round, but especially popular during Nowruz, Ab-E-Dandon literally translates as melt in your mouth biscuits! With flavours of pistachio and cardamom they taste great served with green tea. Read more
Ground Coriander or Tokhum-e-gashneez is rich in iron, and has been shown to help lower cholesterol naturally. Check out our recipe for Aush-E-Asli - a unique Afghan dish which is real comfort food. Read more