Latest News and Features Afghanaid’s Film Shortlisted for the 2025 Smiley Charity Film Awards We're so pleased to announce that, for the second year running, we are a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards. We're so pleased that Be The Light, a film about community-led climate action in Afghanistan that we are incredibly proud of, has been named a finalist amongst such a fantastic shortlist of organisations. - Charles Davy, Afghanaid's Managing Director "The climate crisis is making every aspect of life harder for Afghan people, and sustained global action is urgently needed to ensure these communities already bearing the consequences of the warming planet can survive — and thrive. Our film captures just a small part of the impactful climate action work that can and should be done in Afghanistan, spearheaded by local people and with the support of our donors. Platforms like the Smiley Charity Film Awards help amplify Afghan voices, ensuring their stories of strength and determination inspire meaningful change. As the world’s focus shifts, we must not forget Afghanistan." Being selected as a finalist highlights our film as one of the best in cause-driven storytelling, with each shortlisted piece presenting a unique narrative that embodies philanthropy and social impact. We're thrilled that Afghanaid and the resilient communities we support will be showcased at the upcoming awards, recognized by both the BFI and IMDb. Watch our film If you've not had a chance to catch our film, you can watch it here: If you feel moved by the stories of the resilient people we work with, we hope you will consider converting those emotions into tangible action. We'd love your support in spreading the word about the film awards, but most importantly, in helping to build unity behind our mission to take community-led climate action and make a lasting difference to the lives of ordinary Afghans. How? Here's a start: you could post about Afghanistan and Afghanaid's work on your social media, tell a family member, or mention it in your office. Why not host a screening? Gather some family and friends to watch the film, and make some Afghan treats to absorb the message, express solidarity and spread awareness. Thank you! The production of this film, being nominated as a finalist, and most importantly, our vital day-to-day work alongside communities just can't happen without you, our incredible community of supporters. We're so glad to have the opportunity to share our impact with many more people through this exciting nomination, and glad for your role in making that happen. We can truly can never thank you enough. Sign up to our newsletter Receive our exclusive news, brand new films and event invitations straight into your inbox. Subscribe Manage Cookie Preferences