In the west of Afghanistan lies Herat province, with 19 districts, including Adraskan district in the south of Herat city. Adraskan is about 80 kilometres from the provincial centre. For years

In the arid landscapes of Herat Province, access to safe water and sanitation has long been a daily struggle, particularly in the highly populated districts of Adraskan, Shindand, and Gulran. Adraskan

Herat Province is among the most populated provinces in western Afghanistan. Over time, some communities and districts have grown and developed despite continuing hardships. One of the districts of

The night the earthquake struck Kunar, Zarghana woke darkness, dust and an unfamiliar roar. Around midnight the ground heaved and the house where she had lived collapsed. Wrapped in a burgundy dress

The Afghanistan Community Resilience Programme (ACRP) aims to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities by supporting sustainable livelihoods, empowering women, and promoting inclusive local

Afghanistan is a predominantly agricultural country, where the livelihoods of most of the population depend on farming and agricultural production. Despite making up half of the population, women

In the remote village of Baba Qachqar, nestled in Deh Sabz district of Kabul province, life is a daily struggle for many low-income families. The harsh winters only add to their difficulties, as job

Shamila, a resident of Muslimabad village in Bagrami district, Kabul province, saw her life fall apart the day her husband abandoned her for another woman. Left alone with six children and no source

Mohammad Islam, a 48-year-old gardener from Tarang village in Qarghayee District, Laghman Province, shoulders the responsibility of providing for his large family, which includes his wife, two sons

Sardar Ghani, a 28-year-old farmer from Kodikhil village in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, is the sole provider for his family of nine, which includes his elderly and disabled mother, wife, four