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Helping earthquake affected communities through psychosocial support
Salima thought everyone in the village was dead. Even the three sheeps and a cow that she relied on for a living were killed when the roof of her... Read more
‘I wanted to help and the MHT fulfilled that goal’
Nimroz, Afghanistan – Growing up in a small village in Khashrod District, Niamatullah Haidari was accustomed to seeing people in his community suffer... Read more
On call to ensure safe births in Afghanistan’s remote villages
“Wake up! We have a delivery!” Midwife Suhila Rasuli spoke on the phone with urgency but softly as she did not want to wake up the rest of her family... Read more
Farmer donates land for construction of birthing facility
In a country that is facing extreme poverty and an unprecedented economic crisis, Haji Zaman Shah did the selfless act of donating a parcel of his... Read more
Psychosocial counselor finds purpose in helping Afghan women who suffer in silence
Fariha said the women and girls that she serves inspire her to come to work daily. “It is a privilege for me to have their trust that they can talk... Read more
Preparing Afghan returnees for community reintegration through psychosocial support
The WFHS provides psychosocial support services to women and girls arriving at the camp, wanting to return to Afghanistan. About 40 to 45 Afghan... Read more
Japan contribution to strengthen maternal health care in Helmand
Japan contributes an additional $1.3 million to UNFPA’s response to the escalating crisis in Afghanistan to boost life-saving reproductive health... Read more
Providing warmth to vulnerable Afghans during the bitter winter
To help families survive the freezing temperatures in the coming months, UNFPA is working with partners to distribute winterization kits,... Read more
Center promotes intergenerational dialogues to support young people
Kabul, Afghanistan - “We need to learn from the experiences of people from different generations and different places to promote a better... Read more
‘Giving up is not an option’ - Young Afghan forced out of school remains hopeful
Kabul, Afghanistan – One year after the Taliban takeover, 17-year-old Mursal Fasihi is still in disbelief that she cannot go back to school and her... Read more