In Afghanaid's 2024 London Marathon team, one of Afghanaid’s own staff members, Josephine Edmunds, is running with her two sisters Dani and Nicole. We recently chatted to the trio of sisters to see how they were preparing for this tough, inspiring challenge. Read more
We've been supporting families affected by the devastating earthquakes which struck Herat province in October 2023. Find out how your generosity has helped them to meet their urgent needs through the winter months. Read more
This month, as we mark both International Women's Day and World Water Day, join us as we look at how access to clean water can transform the lives of women and girls in Afghanistan. Read more
Ten year old Aziza knew all too well that a lack of toilets and clean water in her primary school discouraged girls from attending. Read about how we're building toilets, handwashing stations and water points to help young girls in Afghanistan to keep learning for as long as they can. Read more
In a country where agricultural production is the primary source of income for families, the availability of water directly impacts the success of rural livelihoods. For women like Zahra, access to water means access to an income. Read more
As our By Her Side projects reaches completion, we look back on the tremendous impact the UK public's generosity has had on the lives of women across rural Afghanistan, made possible with match-funding by the UK government. Read more
When Afghanistan's brutal winter season begins, people living with disabilities are often hit the hardest. Learn more about how cash assistance supports them to build brighter futures. Read more
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A celebration of the Winter Solstice across Afghanistan and many other countries in the region, learn more about the beautiful festival of Shab-e Yalda! Read more
A profitable crop across Central Asia, the drought-tolerant plant Ferula can be sold at high prices and is used in various homeopathic medicines. This is why we've distributed more than 2 million Ferula seedlings to farmers like Abdul Satar, enabling them to generate more profit from their land amid the changing climate. Read more
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
Find out how supporting women like Fawzia and Safia to cultivate home gardens transforms 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
Limited access to clean water and toilets in Afghanistan makes it hard for women and girls to stay healthy, learn, and earn an income. We're working to change that. 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