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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. Read more

Published: 14th January, 2021

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Natalia Deane

Supporting families get through the winter

Supporting families get through the winter

Our teams are reaching the most vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan with emergency food and heating support. Could you help us? Read more

Published: 17th December, 2020

Updated: 13th April, 2021

Author: Natalia Deane

Afghanaid and the UN help families prepare for the harsh winter

Afghanaid and the UN help families prepare for the harsh winter

With Afghanistan becoming ever more vulnerable to climate change, families in rural areas struggle to survive the increasingly harsh winters. In partnership with UNOCHA, we're be helping men, women and children stay safe and warm through the colder months. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2020

Updated: 9th February, 2021

Author: Natalia Deane

The new threat facing Afghanistan: COVID-19

The new threat facing Afghanistan: COVID-19

Update 27/03/2021: what will a second wave of the coronavirus mean for a country already struggling with poverty, conflict and an extremely fragile health system? We're posting regular information about the situation in Afghanistan for you to read here. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2020

Updated: 9th April, 2021

Author: Natalia Deane

Afghanaid launches vital project with World Food Programme

Afghanaid launches vital project with World Food Programme

In the wake of COVID-19, families in Badkhshan are struggling to put food on the table, and many are being forced into desperate situations. In partnership with the World Food Programme, we're be helping men and women to feed their families now and in the future. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2020

Updated: 7th January, 2021

Author: Natalia Deane

Afghanaid and The HALO Trust: a partnership built for success

Afghanaid and The HALO Trust: a partnership built for success

This 4-year partnership has drawn together our expertise to successfully restore previously dangerous, mine-contaminated land into a valuable and productive resource. Find out more about our work with The HALO Trust. Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2020

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

Flash-floods hit Samangan amid coronavirus pandemic

Flash-floods hit Samangan amid coronavirus pandemic

Families like Saiful's and Muhammad's continue to be extremely vulnerable to natural hazards, whilst also battling against the coronavirus pandemic. Read their account of the recent flash-flooding in Samangan, and how this year theirs is a different story. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

Taking action against climate change in Afghanistan

Taking action against climate change in Afghanistan

Despite being one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change, Afghanistan is one of the least equipped to deal with the consequences. Find out how Afghanaid is responding to the challenge. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2020

Author: Natalia Deane

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  • Afghanaid Presents: Memory, Revival and Rights in Afghanistan's Fashion Industry

    Afghanaid Presents: Memory, Revival and Rights in Afghanistan's Fashion Industry

    On Monday 19th April at 6:00pm GMT, tune in to our live discussion as we explore Afghanistan's Silk Road history of crafts, textiles and delicate needlework, as well as the future of Afghanistan's Fashion Industry.

  • Tahrema’s fundraising page for feeding children and families during this Ramadan

    Tahrema’s fundraising page for feeding children and families during this Ramadan

    I’ve got a small sweets business of my own and I will be donating any profit I make in this holy month! In this blessed month of Ramadan help feed children and families in Afghanistan. May Allah reward you all.

  • Afghanaid's Fashion Week

    Afghanaid's Fashion Week

    From 19th-25th April, to mark this year's Fashion Revolution week, we're celebrating all things Afghan fashion. Join in the fun!

  • Support a woman to start her own business

    Support a woman to start her own business

    Join the #FashionRevolution and support a woman in Afghanistan today to develop tailoring skills, build confidence, and start her own business.

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    Run for Afghanaid in the 2021 London Marathon! Pull on your running shoes and change lives in Afghanistan with every step you take.

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    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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