This August marks five years since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. While global attention has moved on, the crisis has not. Women and girls face severe restrictions, while families face poverty, food insecurity and climate-related disasters. Afghanaid supports vulnerable rural communities to strengthen food security, livelihoods and resilience. Your support makes this possible. Read more: https://www.afghanaid.org.uk/News/afghanistan-five-years-on-the-reality-beyond-the-headlines
Five years since the Taliban returned to power, Afghanistan remains one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises. While international attention has moved elsewhere, millions of Afghans continue to face poverty, food insecurity, climate-related disasters and restricted access to basic services. Women and girls face severe restrictions on their rights, education and livelihoods, while repeated droughts and floods are placing further pressure on rural communities.
Afghanaid works alongside vulnerable rural communities to address both immediate needs and the underlying causes of poverty. We provide emergency support when crises strike, while investing in sustainable livelihoods, food security, clean water, climate adaptation and opportunities for women. Through community-led approaches, families can grow more food, earn sustainable incomes and become more resilient to future shocks, helping communities move beyond repeated cycles of crisis.
Our goal is to help communities build lasting resilience and greater independence from humanitarian assistance. By improving access to water, strengthening agriculture and livelihoods, supporting women's economic participation and helping communities adapt to climate change, our programmes create benefits that extend beyond individual families. Communities are better equipped to withstand future shocks, improve food security, generate income and build a more secure future for generations to come
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