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