In Afghanistan’s mountains and highlands, families live with the constant strain of floods, drought, and water scarcity. These pressures make daily life uncertain yet, with the right support, communities are finding strength. By working together, they are restoring land, securing water, and creating opportunities close to home. Read more
Read Zareen's story, and learn how through establishing her own greenhouse, she has improved not only her family's nutrition but also her confidence and independence. Read more
Bashir's new life as a carpenter has enabled him to design his own path, and gives a more secure future to his beloved children. Read his story. Read more
Join Tribal Track's Mount Ararat Summer Summit, and raise crucial funds to support Afghanaid's lifesaving programmes. Read more
In Afghanistan, earthquakes often wreak havoc on peoples lives and livelihoods, but why is the region so prone to quakes? Join us as we examine the geographical and social reasons that contribute to Afghanistan's vulnerability to these natural disasters. Read more
Supporting rural women in dairy farming is a proven way to improve nutrition, build incomes and increase female independence. Read how these activities have changed the lives of Noor and her young family. Read more
Listen to Konnie Huq as she tells one mother's inspirational story. Read more
As heard in Afghanaid's BBC Radio 4 Appeal, the story of Khatira, the a mother of six and small business owner, represents one of hope, strength, and the power of your generosity. Read her story in full. Read more
Read Tahira's story, and learn how, with the support of Afghanaid and her Self-Help Group, she has been able to launch an egg and livestock business. Read more
As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s important to recognise that the impacts of climate change are not just future threats: they’re a daily reality for marginalised populations around the world. In Afghanistan’s Samangan province, learn how one resilient community is adapting to these increasing challenges, and building a more sustainable tomorrow. Read more
As we approach the 45th London Marathon, our team of inspiring and dedicated runners are busy racking up miles and raising vital funds for Afghan families. We spoke up with one of our runners, Efi, about why she is running for Afghanaid. Read more
As we approach the 45th London Marathon, our team of inspiring and dedicated runners are busy racking up miles and raising vital funds for Afghan families. We caught up with two of our runners, Hazel and Grace, to learn more about what motivated them to run for Afghanaid, and how they are getting on with their fundraising! Read more
According to World Economic Forum, at the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 to reach full gender parity. In Afghanistan, one of the world's worst places to be a woman or girl, this goal seems further away than ever before. Read more
As a widowed mother living with a disability, Elham is the sole breadwinner for her family - but she was struggling to find employment. Now, she is rearing goats and running a thriving business making butter and qoroot from their milk. Read more
"We sew collars, handkerchiefs, headscarves with flower patterns, bedding for children, and anything else that customers order." Read more
In remote regions of Afghanistan, it is often the most unexpected solutions that can have the most impact on the lives of men and women experiencing poverty and unemployment. Take Javed, who recently learnt how to repair motorcycles as part of an Afghanaid project. Read more
In Afghanistan, 23.7 million people are still in need of humanitarian assistance. Read our update. Read more
Temperatures across Afghanistan can plunge to as low as minus 25 degrees Celsius across the winter months, making life tougher for the millions of families already finding it incredibly difficult to get by. Our teams have been supporting vulnerable rural families to stay healthy and safe despite the harsh conditions they face. Read more
Climate change is having a profound effect on ecosystems worldwide, and mountainous regions are particularly vulnerable to its impacts. Afghanistan, with its rugged terrain and vast mountainous landscapes, is experiencing significant ecological shifts due to rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and melting glaciers. Read more
In this article, we will delve into how establishing veterinary care services in rural areas supports Afghanistan's livestock farmers to secure their livelihoods and improve their resilience. Read more
A sobering 82% of Afghan women have reported worsening feelings of anxiety, isolation and depression in 2024, a figure only set to worsen as women become increasingly restricted from public life. Read more
In this article, we will delve into how building storage infrastructure for Afghan's farming communities is a key input to improve community resilience against economic and climatic shocks. Read more
We are living in exceptionally distressing times, where the state of the world can leave us overwhelmed and hopeless. But as the Afghan saying goes, Qatra qatra darya maisha—"Drop by drop, a river is made." Every action, no matter how small, contributes to a larger, meaningful force of change. Read more
Right now, an estimated 15 million people in Afghanistan currently face acute food insecurity and 3.2 million children under the age of five face malnutrition. How does Afghanaid work to overcome and prevent food crises in Afghanistan? Read more