ActionAid Afghanistan

15/10/2025

ActionAid Boosts Local Businesses in Badghis with Cash Support
ActionAid Afghanistan, through its Afghanistan Community Resilience Program (ACRP), has provided cash support to 20 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the vulnerable districts of Qadis and Bala Murghab. The initiative distributed a total of $11,000, with each entrepreneur receiving $550 to strengthen their business operations and promote economic resilience.
Among the beneficiaries were 13 male and 7 female entrepreneurs, with a strong focus on supporting women-led enterprises. The program aims to enhance local production, improve household incomes, and foster inclusive economic growth in high-risk communities.
Hafizullah, a shopkeeper from Qadis district, shared how the ACRP support revitalized his business. "This support came at the right time. I can now continue my business confidently and provide better for my family," he said. With the funds, he restocked his shop, bought essential tools, and added a refrigerator, leading to a noticeable increase in sales and customer traffic.
The initiative is already showing tangible impacts, with supported SMEs providing essential goods and services to local markets, reducing dependency on external aid, and contributing to long-term community resilience in Badghis province.

15/10/2025

Cash Assistance Reaches Over 1,600 Vulnerable Families in Sancharak District of Sar e Pul province
A total of 1,607 vulnerable households in Sancharak district of Sar -e- pul province have successfully received multi-purpose cash assistance under the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund – Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (AHF-MPCA) project. The distribution, carried out with full attendance and transparency, marks a significant milestone in providing essential support to families facing economic hardships.
The cash distribution was conducted with the presence of local stakeholders and village elders, ensuring accountability and transparency throughout the process. All targeted households were verified on- site and received their full cash entitlements without issue. Importantly, no protection or access concerns were reported, and special provisions were made to accommodate people with disabilities (PwDs) during the activity.
In total, 1,215 low-risk vulnerable households received AFN 10,225 each, equivalent to approximately USD 150. Meanwhile, 392 high-risk vulnerable households were provided with AFN 12,270 each, or around USD 180. The total amount distributed reached AFN 17,233,215.
This initiative is part of a broader humanitarian response, with a follow-up cash distribution planned in the coming two weeks in Gosfandi District. The upcoming round will target an additional 1,098 households, including 837 low-risk and 261 high-risk vulnerable families.

15/09/2025

07/09/2025

07/09/2025

ActionAid Distributes First Batch of Emergency Food Packages to Earthquake survivors in Kunar’s Nurgal District
5th September 2025
Kunar, Afghanistan – In response to the recent devastating earthquake, ActionAid, Afghanistan has successfully distributed the first batch of 500 emergency food packages to families affected in the Nurgal district of Kunar province. The distribution focused on three of the most severely impacted villages:
• Masood Village – 150 households
• Wadeer/Ghazi Abad Village – 188 households
• Shamriz Village – 162 households
Each emergency food package included essential items to help families cope with the immediate aftermath of the disaster including dry essential ration and ready to eat food that will help the family for 15 days.

Ahmad Zaman, a resident of Nurgal district, expressed his gratitude:
“The earthquake struck around 12 at night. We lost everything, especially our loved ones. In such moments, everyone needs help. I thank ActionAid for their quick support with food items. We are kindly requesting more aid.”
Shair Baz Safi, from Shamriz village, shared his painful story:
“I lost three family members, and five others are injured. Our house, food, and belongings are all under the rubble. We have nothing. I thank ActionAid for these food packages; they will help us survive for the next 15 days.”
The swift delivery of food packages by ActionAid Afghanistan has provided immediate relief to hundreds of families struggling in the wake of the earthquake. These efforts not only address urgent food insecurity but also offer a sense of hope and solidarity to communities in distress. ActionAid remains committed to continuing its support, ensuring that survivors receive the assistance they need during this critical time, and in the longer-term recovery process.

03/09/2025

This video captures one part of our humanitarian work in Balkh, where women in returnee camps receive vital relief kits.

03/09/2025

اکشن‌اید افغانستان مراتب تسلیت عمیق خود را برای باشنده گان ولایت‌های کنر، ننگرهار، لغمان و نورستان که از زلزله اخیر آسیب دیده‌اند، ابراز می‌دارد. ما با خانواده‌های که در این روزهای دشوار دچار اندوه، آسیب و رنج شده‌اند. همدرد بوده و در راستای تعهد ما برای همبستگی با جوامع آسیب‌پذیر، اکشن‌اید افغانستان آماده است تا با حس همدلی و احساس مسئولیت، به آسیب‌دیدگان کمک و پاسخ فوری ارائه نماید.

03/09/2025

ActionAid Afghanistan extends its deepest condolences to the people of Kunar, Nangarhar, Laghman, and Nuristan affected by the recent earthquake. Our thoughts are with the families who have suffered loss and hardship during this difficult time.

As part of our commitment to stand in solidarity with vulnerable communities, ActionAid Afghanistan stands ready to support the affected populations and respond with compassion and urgency.

03/09/2025