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Hope beyond the headlines.

In their own words or through their stories, hear about how your support has changed lives and inspired hope to everyday people in Afghanistan.

A new beginning for Shallok village

A new beginning for Shallok village

“We finally feel like we’re living again” Mohammed Rustan describes how his village has built back after devastating floods, and is now working together to combat climate change and replant lost trees. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2020

Updated: 4th January, 2021

Author: Natalia Deane

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Bringing trees back to Bibi Sahra’s village

Bringing trees back to Bibi Sahra’s village

With our support, Bibi's village is transforming itself with trees and a water storage system to change their fortunes in the face of a changing climate. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2020

Updated: 14th January, 2021

Author: Natalia Deane

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From baskets to business: Rokia is determined to put her children through school

From baskets to business: Rokia is determined to put her children through school

“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

Published: 23rd June, 2020

Updated: 16th October, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Carrying on during the coronavirus

Carrying on during the coronavirus

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

Published: 22nd May, 2020

Updated: 30th June, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Escaping conflict, Qiam manages to find work despite the pandemic

Escaping conflict, Qiam manages to find work despite the pandemic

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

Published: 22nd May, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Discovering the power of new skills with Masoma

Discovering the power of new skills with Masoma

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

Published: 1st May, 2020

Updated: 12th June, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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A farmer's tale

A farmer's tale

Mohammad, like thousands of other farming families living across Afghanistan, relies entirely on natural resources to meet his daily needs. He's finding innovative ways to overcome the many challenges he faces. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2019

Updated: 14th May, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Rahima is writing her own future

Rahima is writing her own future

Patriarchal norms mean that women in villages like Rahima's aren’t given the opportunity to get an education, or learn the skills they need to earn a living. Rahima is using her new skills to change this. Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2019

Updated: 19th March, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Opium poppy in Afghanistan: tackling the growing problem

Opium poppy in Afghanistan: tackling the growing problem

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

Published: 30th April, 2019

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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Putting power in the hands of local people

Putting power in the hands of local people

We work with villages like Malika’s to democratically elect inclusive and representative Community Development Councils. We support them to identify solutions to their most pressing challenges and to make the most of their resources. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2018

Updated: 16th October, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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  • The UK and Afghanistan: House of Lord’s International Relations and Defence Committee

    The UK and Afghanistan: House of Lord’s International Relations and Defence Committee

    Afghanaid joined the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee's inquiry into the UK and Afghanistan to discuss key development and humanitarian challenges facing Afghanistan today. Read the full report here.

  • Afghanaid's Book Club

    Afghanaid's Book Club

    Join Afghanaid's Book Club and enjoy literature about Afghanistan and by fantastic Afghan authors. It's simple: pick a book from our list of recommendations, and then write us a review to join the conversation!

  • Helping hand

    Helping hand

    I'm fundraising for Afghanaid and the citizens of Afghanistan. Currently for the past 20 years Afghanistan has been attacked by the taliban, has caused continuous chaos all around. Citizens of Afghanistan need any help they can get, it's time to help those who make Afghanistan the wonderful place it is.

  • Conversations with Afghanaid

    Conversations with Afghanaid

    We've been hosting live conversations with expert guests exploring everything Afghanistan: from tea, to rugs, to the rubab, we want to celebrate Afghanistan's varied and vibrant culture. Check out the recordings!

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  • Women’s Empowerment and Women’s Rights

    Women’s Empowerment and Women’s Rights

    In addition to ensuring that gender equality underpins all of the work we do, we also deliver stand-alone projects which specifically target women’s economic empowerment and gender rights.

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    We deliver basic services such as community infrastructure, clean water and sanitation and education; essential to long-term development and breaking the cycle of poverty.

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    The Elimination of Violence against Women

    Although the issue of gender rights has made significant legislative progress in Afghanistan over the last decade, the country continues to be one of the most difficult places in the world to be a woman. We have been working to change this.

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    Creating and strengthening livelihoods is key to achieving Afghanaid’s mission of providing Afghans with the skills, tools, and knowledge to help themselves, their families, and their communities.

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