Discover all of our latest news, statements and publications. Use the filter to get to the content you're looking for.
What is The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, why is it important, and how is Afghanaid involved? Find out everything you need to know about this important annual conference here. Read more
Despite collective efforts so far, the failure to sufficiently fund vital humanitarian relief is catastrophic for the people of Afghanistan, and means there is as yet very little light at the end of the tunnel. Read Afghanaid's statement here. Read more
Despite contributing little to overall global emissions, Afghanistan is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the effects of climate change and is one of the least equipped to deal with the consequences. Read more
The member organisations of the British & Irish Agencies Afghanistan Group (BAAG) and the European Network of NGOs in Afghanistan (ENNA) in consultation with Afghan civil society hope that co-hosts of summit will be ambitious in both the planning and in the follow-up. Read more
The UK Government has committed to co-host a virtual pledging summit for Afghanistan on 31st March 2022. Read more
Dr Ramiz Alakbarov, the UN Secretary General's Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, released a statement this week on the continued food insecurity and malnutrition crisis facing people in Afghanistan. The prognosis is grim and the situation in the country remains very difficult. Read more
Afghanistan remains in the throes of a deep humanitarian and economic crisis. Read more
Over the coming months, Afghans will need more support than ever to get through the harsh winter and rebuild their lives come spring. Read more
As winter sets in, humanitarian disaster looms. Read more
Afghanaid joins with other NGOs to urge G20 members to take urgent action to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan. Read more
22.8 million people will face acute food insecurity from November, according to a report issued by the Food Security and Agriculture Cluster of Afghanistan, co-led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN and the UN World Food Programme. Read more
With world leaders meeting at COP26, read our explainer to find out what the conference actually is, what is has to do with Afghanistan, and how Afghanaid is getting involved in the fight against the climate crisis in Afghanistan. Read more
This year's focus is on “international cooperation for developing countries to reduce their disaster risk and disaster losses.” Watch our film, A Source of Hope, to see the local Afghans who are at the forefront of climate action in Afghanistan Read more
Over the last year, we’ve been thinking a lot about the language we use, and reflecting on how we can do better. We've also been working on the accessibility of our digital platforms. Read more about our work to improve here. Read more
Afghanaid joins with other UK civil society groups and NGOs to urge UK government not to abandon Afghan people. Read more
Conflict, on top of the onset of drought and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, has led to widespread illness and loss of life, a deep economic recession and starkly reduced job opportunities for people in Afghanistan. Families forced to flee their homes are most at-risk. Read more
Twenty organisations call for action on justice and accountability in Afghanistan to help bring an end to the cycle of violence and impunity against civilians. Read more
Over a year on, COVID-19 remains a major threat. side from the impact of the virus itself, the secondary effects of the pandemic are continuing to hit communities who were already struggling to get by. Read more
Communities are taking the lead on reviving and protecting ecosystems in Afghanistan. Find out how they're doing this and how you could get involved. Read more
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. Read more
Once a beautiful patchwork of woodland and green hillsides, Afghanistan has lost much of its trees. Find out how we're working with local communities to deliver reforestation and conservation in the country, and bring biodiversity back to their land. Read more
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
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