Changing Lives

Zarwaa is forging her way out of poverty

"I feel much more confident about my family's future now. With my new skills I know how to ensure that my animals are strong and productive, so I can put food on my children's plates." Read more

Healthy animals mean thriving families

Supporting farmers to build a resilient future Read more

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

Breaking down barriers with Maria

Maria is breaking down barriers, leading the way for women in her community and building a more balanced society for generations to come. "A husband and wife should support one another, rather than one be dependant on the other." Read more

Building more resilient communities

We're busy helping families like Ansari's adapt to the changing climate and reduce the risks of the natural disasters. "We now plan ahead; we don’t just wait for a disaster to happen." Read more

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

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Join Team Afghanaid in next year's marathon! Pull on your running shoes and change lives in Afghanistan with every step you take.

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.

Basic Services

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.

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.

Livelihoods

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.