In their own words and through their stories, read about how your support has changed lives and inspired hope for ordinary people across Afghanistan.
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
"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
In October 2023, a series of strong earthquakes rocked Herat in Western Afghanistan. A year on, 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
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
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
Find out how supporting women like Fawzia and Safia to cultivate home gardens transforms their ability to provide both food and income for their families. Read more