In their own words and through their stories, read about how your support has changed lives and inspired hope for ordinary people across Afghanistan
Thanks to her small business selling products she makes, Arzo’s family has been able to weather the storm of the past year, but thousands of other women just like her are still struggling, “Right now things are difficult... Since last year, the price of food and other items has increased, but our animals are healthy and we have food to eat.” Read her story here. Read more
The soaring costs of food and fuel have meant many families have been forced to sell their homes in order to feed their children. With our support, Sayed was able to avoid this tough decision. Read more
For Najibullah and his family, support came at just the right time. "Without this help, I don't know what we would have done, or where we would have found food for our children." Read his story to find out how our supporters got him through the winter, and what his hopes are for the future. Read more
Many families in Afghanistan have been forced to resort to desperate measures like selling their homes to buy food. For Abdul-Alim, this would have meant selling the family home he built with his own hands. Read his story here. Read more
Despite having to leave her home, with our support Masoma has been able to keep her family safe and warm through the cold winter months. Read more
Haji Nasruldeen's village has overcome many challenges, and farmers there are now working to bring trees and crops back to their land to plant the seeds of a more prosperous future. Could you help more people like them? Read more
In the past, life for Mohammad Omar's family was simple but happy. When conflict erupted in their village, everything changed. Now, with our help, the family is getting back on their feet and have a new-born baby boy. 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
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