Nourish Afghanistan Donate Fundraise The problem This summer, almost 12.6 million people in Afghanistan face acute food insecurity. Decades of conflict, economic collapse and widespread poverty have pushed communities to the brink, with men and women across the country experiencing extreme poverty, and left unable to feed their families. On top of this, climate-related disasters such as floods and droughts have devastated harvests and destroyed households’ ability to recover crops and sustain their communities. For millions, daily life has become a relentless fight against hunger and malnutrition. I WANT TO HELP Food insecurity hits the most vulnerable the hardest. With Afghanistan being the hardest place in the world to be a woman, female-headed households are experiencing the highest levels of hunger. With limited resources, mobility, and little or no access to income, Afghan women face a deeply insecure future, and face unique risks in the face of Afghanistan's hunger crisis. Mothers often go without food so their children can eat, with mothers often eating least and the last, and those without male family members find it hardest to put food on the table. 4.6 million mothers and children are malnourished, and 90% of young children are facing food poverty. For many Afghan families, access to food is more than just survival. It is the key to unlocking better and more equitable health and economic outcomes. Yet for far too many, that key remains devastatingly out of reach. The solution At Afghanaid, we know that to truly tackle hunger and food scarcity, we must meet communities' short-term needs, whilst delivering sustainable solutions to the drivers of food insecurity. By giving households the training and resources they need to grow, access and afford more nutritious food, we can unlock the potential for a more secure and prosperous future. Meeting urgent needs Emergency food distributions: We deliver food parcels to families in crisis, ensuring they have the essentials they need to get through difficult months. Cash assistance: We provide families with the means to buy food locally, supporting both households and local markets. Building lasting food security Sustainable agriculture: We train farmers in climate-resilient techniques and provide seeds, tools and support to boost crop yields. Livelihood support: We help families secure stable incomes through skills training, access to tools, and support to develop small businesses. Climate resilience: We work with communities to manage natural resources, adapt to climate change, and strengthen their ability to withstand disasters and reduce the impact of hazards on food production. Inclusive food systems: We support women across rural Afghanistan to safeguard their essential roles in food production, equipping them with the tools and training they need to grow food and build food-related livelihoods. DONATE TODAY Please select a donation amount (required) £53 could provide the seeds and tools a woman requires to establish a home garden, tackling malnutrition and hunger in her family and community. £71 could provide a woman with 15 chickens, enabling her to start a small business selling eggs. £516 could provide a family of seven with six months of emergency food. Other Set up a regular payment Donate Our Impact The Numbers Last year, Afghanaid supported over 1.2 million people. Learn Read more about how our work tackles hunger in Afghanistan. Read In their own words, read about how our support changes lives. Thank you! Any support you give means a huge amount to us and will make a real difference to the lives of ordinary men, women and children in Afghanistan, now and in the future. Of every pound you donate, 98p goes towards making change happen, and 2p goes into generating future income so we can keep transforming lives. Our Promise To You We couldn't do the work we do without you, which is why we value your trust so highly. Read our Accountability promise Donation help Our Supporter Care team is happy to help. You can contact them via telephone or email. Contact us via email Contact us via phone First and last image: Richard Pohle/The Times Manage Cookie Preferences