Help People in Afghanistan: Afghanaid

Flash flooding sweeps Afghanistan, impacting thousands

Throughout April and May, heavy rainfall has set off widespread flash flooding in more than 20 provinces of Afghanistan. Read more

Forty years on, we're more determined than ever

Since 1983, through political turmoil, enduring conflict, and deepening poverty, Afghanaid has stayed and worked with millions of families in Afghanistan so that they can change their lives and their communities for good. We remain committed to our vision of a peaceful and thriving Afghanistan - an Afghanistan where we no longer have to exist.

Dive into the heart of our community-led, transformative work:

Read Our 40th Anniversary Newsletter

What we achieved together in 2023

496,170

Men, women and children reached with humanitarian relief, including emergency food parcels and cash assistance.

65,970

Households helped to adapt to the changing climate, helping families better protect themselves, their homes and their livelihoods from natural disasters and extreme weather.

447,293

Women supported to enhance their economic engagement, inclusion in local governance and full participation in community life.

"Hope has come back into my life."

We've been supporting families affected by the devastating earthquakes which struck Herat province in October 2023. Find out how your generosity has helped them to meet their urgent needs through the winter months.

Despite good progress, Afghanistan's food security crisis lingers

An alarming 15 million people are currently food insecure in Afghanistan. Our Deputy Director for Climate Action, Guru Naik, discusses how Afghanaid has been providing large scale support for rural farming communities, improving the situation for many families - and what further work needs to be done.

Women and climate action in Afghanistan

At Afghanaid, we put women at the heart of our climate adaptation work in Afghanistan. By harnessing Afghan women's resilience, we can help women to pioneer climate solutions that create a more sustainable, inclusive future that benefits all.

In uncertain times, your donation means more than ever.

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£25

Could buy 20 apple trees for a family, giving them a new source of income and nutrition.

£80

Could cover the costs of a stand tap, giving a village access to clean drinking water and so reducing illness caused by dirty water.

£100

Purchases a waterproof tent to be used as an emergency shelter when families lose their homes.

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London Marathon

Run for Afghanaid in the 2025 London Marathon! Pull on your running shoes and change lives in Afghanistan with every step you take. Read more
Leave A Legacy Gift In Your Will

For 40 years, we have worked every day to create a world full of possibility for families in Afghanistan. This is our legacy. What will yours be? Read more
Become A Monthly Giver

This year, we will continue to make life better for over one million people in Afghanistan. Regular support from our wonderful monthly giving community is a vital resource that enables us to do this. Read more

Latest news

Further flooding kills over 300 people across Afghanistan, exacerbating the existing humanitarian crisis

Read our update about the devastating floods impacting communities across Afghanistan, particularly in the Northern provinces. Read more
The Climate Crisis in Afghanistan: A Humanitarian Emergency

Often, the human cost of the climate crisis is overlooked, but in Afghanistan, the climate emergency is directly causing an untold human emergency, exacerbating food insecurity, destroying homes and lands, and disrupting access to water. Join us as we highlight how proactive climate action can decrease the need for emergency humanitarian aid. Read more
Afghanistan's returnee crisis continues as Pakistan announces second wave of deportations

Following Eid al-Fitr, the Pakistan government has announced its intentions to begin "phase two" of the expulsion of Afghan nationals from the country, leaving thousands of families with uncertain futures. Read more