Refugee Rights Afghanistan Project #69546

Hope on the Border - Supporting Afghan Returnees

by Aseel Foundation

Project Report | Aug 2, 2026
Hope on the Border - Supporting Afghan Returnees

By Farahnaz Karimi | Account Associate

At the Torkham border, thousands of Afghan families continue to return from Pakistan after being forced to leave behind their homes, livelihoods, and years of stability. Many families arrive with limited belongings and face immediate challenges, including lack of shelter, food, hygiene supplies, and opportunities to rebuild their lives.

Through this project, Aseel Foundation has continued supporting vulnerable returnee families by providing essential emergency assistance. Our teams have reached families in need and distributed critical supplies, including food packages, hygiene items, blankets, carpets, kitchen supplies, tents, and other household necessities to help families adapt to their new circumstances.

For many returnees, this support represents more than immediate relief. it provides dignity, comfort, and hope during one of the most difficult transitions of their lives. Families who arrived without basic resources have received assistance that helps them protect their children, meet daily needs, and begin rebuilding their lives in Afghanistan.

During our field visits, we met families carrying painful stories of displacement and uncertainty. One mother shared how difficult it had been to care for her children after returning with no stable income or access to essential items. With the support received, her family was able to access basic necessities and feel less alone during this challenging period.

Another returnee family explained their struggle to restart their livelihoods after leaving everything behind. The parents had valuable skills and a strong desire to become self-sufficient but lacked the resources needed to begin again. Their determination reflects the resilience of many Afghan families who are working hard to create a better future despite overwhelming challenges.

Aseel Foundation remains committed to standing with vulnerable returnee communities by delivering timely humanitarian assistance and supporting families as they move from crisis toward recovery. With continued support from our partners and donors, we can reach more families and provide them with the resources they need to

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Apr 5, 2026
Hope on the Border - Supporting Afghan Returnees

By Farahnaz Karimi | Account Associate

At the Torkham border, over 5,000 Afghan families are returning daily from Pakistan, fleeing with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. Many of them have left behind their homes, jobs, and lives in Pakistan, arriving in Afghanistan with no resources to meet their basic needs. The situation is dire, as they have no shelter, access to food, or jobs to sustain themselves. Children, in particular, suffer from malnutrition due to the lack of proper nourishment and clean living spaces.

Aseel has stepped in to provide essential support to 500 families through its ongoing campaigns. In total, 2,316K $ was directly distributed to the families. We distributed tents for shelter, blankets, carpets, kitchen supplies, steam pots, gas cylinders, and food packages to help them survive this hardship. These interventions have made a significant difference, offering these families a chance to rebuild their lives, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Among the families we met, one man shared his heartbreaking story. His two children were suffering from neurological disorders and had lost their hearing. Despite his desperate situation, he could only afford food for his family and could not seek medical treatment for his children. His plea for help highlighted the widespread struggles faced by many families in the camp. Stories like these are common, and many families are facing similar challenges as they strive to survive and recover from their traumatic experiences.

Another family, recently returned from Iran, consisted of six or seven members. The children were seeing Afghanistan for the first time and were overwhelmed by the harsh conditions of the camp. The father, a skilled carpenter and furniture maker, and his wife, a tailor, shared their hope of rebuilding their lives through their skills. They requested tools and materials to help them regain their livelihoods and provide for their family. With support, they could make a meaningful contribution to their community and transform their situation. These are just a few examples of the resilience and hope that Aseel's assistance is fostering, offering these families a path forward in their journey of recovery.

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Standing with returnee families - bringing hope and support

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Dec 6, 2025
Hope on the Border - Supporting Afghan Returnees

By Rowaida Naikkhwah | Partnership Specialist

Aseel has stepped in to provide essential support to 500 families through its ongoing campaigns. We have distributed tents for shelter, blankets, carpets, kitchen supplies, steam pots, gas cylinders, and food packages to help them survive this hardship. These interventions have made a significant difference, offering these families a chance to rebuild their lives, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

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Thousands of families at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border need

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