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Nutrition & Education International NEI “Little Seed. In 2012, NEI worked with over 7,000 farmers and harvested approximately 1,600 metric tons of soybeans.

Big Hope.”

NEI is an international nonprofit organization working to eradicate malnutrition in Afghanistan through the development of a self-sustainable soybean industry. The harvest will be consumed directly by farmers’ families, stored for the upcoming planting season, or processed and distributed through our Supplementary Soy Feeding Program during the winter months when people are the most vulnerable to malnutrition-based illnesses. NEI estimates that if 300,000 tons of soybeans can be produced and consumed in Afghanistan, it will supply enough protein to potentially eradicate protein-based malnutrition in Afghanistan.

10/14/2026

Afghan families will spend this winter in poorly insulated tents and mud-brick shelters, with too little food and too little protection from the bitter cold. Malnourished children are especially vulnerable to illness in the cold months. Join our effort to provide 500 families with high-protein soy foods this winter.

09/23/2026

Because of you, 50 women and girls — vulnerable to child marriage, poverty, and hunger — now have the opportunity to gain new skills, income, and real hope.

09/16/2026

We have a new address!

08/13/2026

Despite ongoing regional conflicts, we and our local partners have identified 1,400 new soy farmers across 22 conflict-affected districts in 7 provinces in 2026 — bringing high-protein food sources to families at risk for protein-energy malnutrition.

07/13/2026

A backyard poultry farm provides an Afghan family with income and an accessible source of high-quality protein.

07/02/2026

David, from the home office, meets some of NEI's newest soy farmers, who continue to work toward our ultimate goal of producing 300,000 metric tons of soybeans for domestic consumption.

06/19/2026

Saturday, June 20, is World Refugee Day. We honor the courage and resilience of men, women, and children forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence, and persecution.

06/10/2026

NEI staff visit Aschiana Elementary School during the first week that soy palaw (rice) is served on the school's lunch menu

05/22/2026

On April 27, 2026, representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Economy, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Agricultural and Livestock Production Chamber attended NEI's 23rd Anniversary Celebration of Achievement.

Dr. Steven Kwon, NEI Founder and President, delivered opening remarks. The Honorable Mr. Alokozai, Chairman of the Soybean Associations of Afghanistan (SAA), presented a certificate to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture on behalf of NEI.

The NEI staff in attendance were recognized for their dedication and commitment to the Afghan people.

05/12/2026

On Tuesday, UNICEF stated that restrictions on girls' education and women's employment in Afghanistan could lead to a loss of over 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030.

For 23 years, we have remained committed to empowering women and girls through skill development and entrepreneurship.

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