Support Afghanaid this #GivingTuesday! Make generosity go viral whilst helping to empower local communities in some of the poorest parts of Afghanistan. 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
Follow our recipe for Firni - a light, easy-to-make custard which is often made for special occasions in Afghanistan like iftar during Ramadan or Eid celebrations. Read more
Browse our suggestions of heroic activities. Take your pick from our selection of pursuits, or come up with your own. The only rule is to make sure you stay safe and have fun! Read more
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our Live Panel event with ISHKAR and The Afghan Rug Shop. Missed it? Here's the recording for you to enjoy. Read more
20 year-old Masoma is transforming her life with the help of her donkey and sheep. Hear from Masoma, as she tells of her experiences and her big plans for the future. Read more
As is consistent with Afghanistan's modest and extremely hospitable culture, greeting Afghan people correctly is important to show both sincerity and respect. Follow our guide to Afghan greetings and discover why they are particularly suitable to our new COVID-19 reality. Read more
With help from some of our friends here at Afghanaid, gain an insight into the vibrancy of Afghan Dance and Music culture! Read more
The majority of our staff here at Afghanaid are now navigating Ramadan in lockdown, so we wanted to share some of their go-to recipes for the breaking of the fast, iftar. First up: Aay Khanum. Read more
Ramadan is marked around the world by social and religious gatherings, with loved ones coming together for iftar, the breaking of the fast. What does social distancing and lockdown mean for celebrations during Ramadan? Read more
Use your free time to support the people of Afghanistan through the COVID-19 crisis. Have fun, pick your pursuit and do something heroic #ForAfghanistan. Read more
Afghanistan may be one of the poorest places in the world, and one of the worst places to be a woman, but our experience has shown us that to improve the lives of women is to improve the lives of everyone in Afghanistan. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we're looking back at our projects that have empowered women, and consequently helped communities alleviate poverty, over our 35 year history. Read more
Off the back of IWD 2020, and to celebrate Women's History Month, we're taking a closer look at SDG 5: Gender Equality, and our experiences implementing it in one of the most challenging parts of the world. Read more
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We hear this all the time when people discuss our work, but here's the answer to the all important question of whether Afghanistan is in the Middle-East! Read more
THANK YOU for fundraising for Afghanaid - here is all the information you need to get the money to us! Read more
Five years on from their initial implementation, questions are being raised about the applicability of the Sustainable Development Goals in places of extreme poverty. In the coming months, here at Afghanaid we'll be sharing our experiences implementing various SDGs in one of the most challenging parts of the world. Read more
Mantu is a traditional Uzbek dish, that can be served either as a main dish or as a starter typically eaten before a pilau. To make this recipe you'll need a steamer. It takes some work, but it's all worth it in the end! Read more
Over the last 35 years, Afghanaid's agility and acceptance by communities has enabled us to serve people in 31 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces. Take a look at our map of Afghanistan which shows where we work. Read more
Celebrate World Pulses Day with us at Afghanaid - pack your dinner with nutritious mung beans using our recipe for Maash Pulao! Read more
One of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha translates as "Festival of the Sacrifice", but what does the holiday entail and why is it celebrated? Read more
From religious holidays to United Nations observances, here at Afghanaid we love a celebration, and love when our supporters get involved too! Read more
Throwing an engagement party? Got a big anniversary coming up? Just graduated? Whatever you've got to celebrate, make it even more special by making Afghanaid part of your day. Read more
Afghan women are harnessing the power of literacy to achieve their true potential, support their families and transform their communities. Read more