In this new series, we will be delving into the simple yet effective inputs included within our largest climate project, all of which help to build climate resilience within remote Afghan communities. Read more
Amid droughts and tension over scarce resources, we're helping communities like Mohammad Amin's unite through irrigation projects and boost their yields. Read more
Warming global temperatures are making life harder for farmers in Afghanistan. We work to support Afghans to adapt to climate change - and sometimes, the solutions start with something as simple as a bridge. Read more
When you put your trust in Afghanaid and donate to one of our unrestricted appeals, amazing things are able to happen. Find out why. Read more
In Afghanistan, the climate crisis is a water crisis. Find out we've helped Farid's village to thrive despite the changing climate. Read more
Despite the climate-related challenges they currently face, Afghans have long held a deep reverence to the land, with a deep agricultural heritage that has sustained its people for millennia. Find out more about this love of land and nature in Afghan culture. Read more
"This place looks so beautiful. It's stunningly green now, and it's only going to get more beautiful in the future. It will be the heaven of the land." Read more
For communities in Afghanistan, the climate crisis isn’t a distant threat - it’s already here. The sheer scale of the problem can seem overwhelming, but there is light in every situation. In Afghanistan, that light is the strength, knowledge and resilience of local people. Donate today to double your donation and invest in Afghan resilience. Read more
Sadaqah in Islam is voluntary giving of any amount at any time of year. When you generously give the gift of Sadaqah to support Afghan communities, you can transform whole futures. Read our FAQs. Read more
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. Read more
This year, generous contributions to our Zakat appeal meant that some of Afghanistan's most vulnerable families could receive the financial assistance they needed. Layla and Iman spoke to us about how this support helped them through difficult times. Read more
In October 2023, a series of strong earthquakes rocked Herat in Western Afghanistan. Find out how Afghanaid has been supporting families affected by the disaster. Read more
Through improved access to water, Sara, her children, and her community can now look forward to a healthier and more inclusive future, full of new possibilities. Read more
Ten year old Aziza knew all too well that a lack of toilets and clean water in her primary school discouraged girls from attending. Read about how we're building toilets, handwashing stations and water points to help young girls in Afghanistan to keep learning for as long as they can. Read more
In a country where agricultural production is the primary source of income for families, the availability of water directly impacts the success of rural livelihoods. For women like Zahra, access to water means access to an income. Read more
As our By Her Side projects reaches completion, we look back on the tremendous impact the UK public's generosity has had on the lives of women across rural Afghanistan, made possible with match-funding by the UK government. Read more
When Afghanistan's brutal winter season begins, people living with disabilities are often hit the hardest. Learn more about how cash assistance supports them to build brighter futures. Read more
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A celebration of the Winter Solstice across Afghanistan and many other countries in the region, learn more about the beautiful festival of Shab-e Yalda! Read more
A profitable crop across Central Asia, the drought-tolerant plant Ferula can be sold at high prices and is used in various homeopathic medicines. This is why we've distributed more than 2 million Ferula seedlings to farmers like Abdul Satar, enabling them to generate more profit from their land amid the changing climate. Read more
In Larghan village, we've been working alongside community members to construct a two kilometre road, newly connecting them to healthcare facilities, schools, markets and job opportunities. Read more
At Afghanaid, we put women at the heart of our climate adaptation work in Afghanistan. By harnessing Afghan women's resilience, we can help women to pioneer climate solutions that create a more sustainable, inclusive future that benefits all. Read more
Bio-briquettes are a biofuel substitute made from leftover plant matter that can be used as an alternative to firewood, helping to reduce deforestation and pollution. Learn about how we're supporting Afghan women to make a profit from making and selling these bio briquettes. Read more
We're helping Afghan women to reduce the destruction caused by flash floods in their local areas, all whilst earning an income. How? Through teaching them to weave gabion baskets. Read more