The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), previously called The Department for International Development (DFID) prior to 2nd September 2020, leads the UK’s work to end extreme poverty. They tackle the global challenges of our time including poverty and disease, mass migration, insecurity and conflict.

FCDO funds Afghanaid’s work in promoting climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and building resilient households and communities, and women's empowerment and health.

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Afghanistan's displacement crisis continues as Pakistan announces second wave of deportations

Following Eid al-Fitr, the Pakistan government has announced its intentions to begin "Phase Two" of the expulsion of Afghan nationals from the country, leaving thousands of families with uncertain futures.
Despite good progress, Afghanistan's food security crisis lingers

An alarming 15 million people are currently food insecure in Afghanistan. Our Deputy Director for Climate Action, Guru Naik, discusses how Afghanaid has been providing large scale support for rural farming communities, improving the situation for many families - and what further work needs to be done.
Three Sisters, One Cause: Running the London Marathon for Afghanaid

In Afghanaid's 2024 London Marathon team, one of Afghanaid’s own staff members, Josephine Edmunds, is running with her two sisters Dani and Nicole. We recently chatted to the trio of sisters to see how they were preparing for this tough, inspiring challenge.
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Leave A Legacy Gift In Your Will

For 40 years, we have worked every day to create a world full of possibility for families in Afghanistan. This is our legacy. What will yours be? Read more