Festivals and Celebrations

Celebrating Ramadan during the COVID-19 lockdown

Ramadan is marked around the world by social and religious gatherings, with loved ones coming together for iftar, the breaking of the fast. What does social distancing and lockdown mean for celebrations during Ramadan? Read more

Eid al-Adha: Your Questions Answered

One of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha translates as "Festival of the Sacrifice", but what does the holiday entail and why is it celebrated? Read more

Eid al-Fitr: Your Questions Answered

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. It means "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast", but what does the holiday entail, why is it celebrated and how will COVID-19 and lock-down effect celebrations? Read more

Afghanaid's Guide to Ramadan

From everyone here at Afghanaid, we wish everyone a very happy and peaceful Ramadan. Find out more about the holy month of Ramadan, why it is marked by Muslims worldwide, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is effecting celebrations. Read more

Nowruz in Afghanistan: Everything You Need to Know

300 million people celebrate Nowruz worldwide. In Afghanistan, celebrations usually last around two weeks, culminating on the first day of the Afghan New Year. Find out more about what the festival is, and how it is celebrated. Read more

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Richard's Surrey Hills Ultra Marathon

On Sunday 4th October, one of our fantastic supporters Richard Brittan is (literally) going the extra mile for the virtual London Marathon. Richard will be taking on an Ultra Marathon for The 40th Race, covering 32 miles and climbing over 1,500km. Read more about Richard's story!

Mustafa's fundraising page - Afghanaid

I'm fundraising for Afghanaid and I'd love your support! Together, we can help vulnerable Afghans get the training and tools they need to help themselves, their families and their communities.

The UK and Afghanistan: House of Lord’s International Relations and Defence Committee

On 23rd September, Afghanaid joined the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee's inquiry into the UK and Afghanistan to discuss the key development and humanitarian challenges facing Afghanistan today.

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.

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London Marathon

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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.

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.

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