Our charity work in Afghanistan
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Concern’s charity work in Afghanistan began in 1998, focusing on infrastructure repair and emergency relief in response to a major earthquake in the northeast.
Our work in Afghanistan has recently shifted from emergency response towards long-term, community development work.
Our work
We carry out most of our work in the northeast region of Afghanistan. We’re currently running various projects in 10 districts of Takhar and Badakshan provinces as well as in the capital of Kabul. The key focus of these projects is to ensure people are able to earn a living and feed themselves and their families, empowering women and improving access to water.
Enhancing lives
Our livelihoods programme focuses on food, incomes and markets. Its overall aim is to reduce poverty by increasing access to food. The programme works at strengthening social, human and natural resources. This involves:
- Training community groups and government bodies
- Supporting community structures
- Implementing initiatives to manage natural resources and reduce the risk of disasters
Water canals
Our work in Afghanistan also focuses strongly on environmental health and water management. We have effectively empowered groups in the community to manage and maintain our improved water canals.
Our projects
Within our main programmes are a number of smaller projects. These include:
- Actions for Women’s Advocacy, Rights and Empowerment (AWARE)
- National Solidarity Programme (NSP)
- Social Water Integrated Management (SWIM)
- Integrated Development, Environment and Sustainability (IDEAS)
- Sustainable Management for Improved Livelihoods and Environment (SMILE)
The AWARE project is based on an approach initiated by Paulo Freire. It empowers women by addressing social, economical and political issues that are seen as hindrances to their development.
The NSP programme has been focusing on rebuilding community structures and strengthening governance.
