Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan

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Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan
Support vulnerable families in rural Afghanistan

Project Report | Mar 1, 2023
"I can live without any shock and stress because Afghanaid was there to support us."

By Josephine Edmunds | Donor Engagement Coordinator

Richard Pohle/The Times
Richard Pohle/The Times

Shakila* and her family have lived in a rural and remote province of mountainous Afghanistan for 25 years. Sadly, her and her childrens’ lives have continued to be marred by the devastating death of her husband, who was unfortunately killed in a roadside mine accident 18 years ago.

Despite the social and economic obstacles facing a single mother in Afghanistan, Shakila’s resilient determination ensured she was able to find work. Her employment as a cleaner for other families meant that she could supply her children with the basic necessities and provide them with an education. 

This resilience however, was once again tested when a deadly flood hit their remote, rural village.  Shakila and her children left their house to see that the cruel flood had covered their entire neighbourhood, sweeping away Shakila's home and her dreams for herself and her family. The family - who had already lost so much - were forced to find shelter wherever possible, even in tents. 

When Afghanaid visited Shakila’s village, she immediately identified herself as in need of urgent help. As part of Afghanaid’s emergency shelter assistance programme, we have been rebuilding and restoring homes across the village, helping over 320 households affected by this flood to access safe shelter. 

This support has meant that Shakila’s family now have a secure place they can call home.

Shakila told us, “I am thankful to Afghanaid for their financial and technical support, and for helping me survive. I am happy that now we own our own shelter, and can live without any shock and stress because Afghanaid was there to support us.”

 A year and a half after the Taliban’s return to power, the Afghan economy is on the brink of collapse, with 97% of the population now living below the poverty line and without access to basic necessities. Global political issues such as the conflict in Ukraine have forced food and gas prices to immeasurable highs, and a third consecutive drought is looming meaning food shortages in the coming year may be even more acute. To make things even more challenging, climate change is increasing extreme weather in Afghanistan, meaning harsh winters are now the norm: temperatures in Afghanaid’s operational areas have recently plummeted to below -35 degrees celsius. 

Considering this melange of challenges, combined with the continued fallout of 4 decades of sustained conflict and an increasing number of natural disasters, Afghanistan is now facing one of the world's most acute internal displacement crises. It is estimated that over 5.8 million people in the country are internally displaced in Afghanistan, facing the brutal weather and acute humanitarian emergency without the security of a place to call home. 

Thanks to your help, over the past year, we've supported over 12,830 people by building or repairing their homes, helping villages like Shakila’s once decimated by conflict or natural disasters to start anew. Please continue to support our work so that we can reach more people with the urgent assistance they need to live safely and start to rebuild their lives.

*We have changed Shakila's name to protect her identity.

Shakila outside her home
Shakila outside her home
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Location: London - United Kingdom
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Kate Arthur
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