Afghanistan Overview
Culture Remains a Hurdle Between Afghanistan’s Women and Empowerment

Culture Remains a Hurdle Between Afghanistan’s Women and Empowerment

Afghanistan’s empowerment of women is at the lowest levels of anywhere in the world. ActionAid is working throughout the country to empower women through education, the provision of basic rights and by increasing their access to information.

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Working to Educate and Empower Afghanistan’s Future Leaders

Working to Educate and Empower Afghanistan’s Future Leaders

Children growing up in Afghanistan continue to face numerous daily hurdles such as high mortality rates, chronic nutritional deficiencies and low-literacy levels. ActionAid is supporting and protecting children’s rights to life, health and education.

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Disseminating HIV and AIDS Education in Afghanistan

Disseminating HIV and AIDS Education in Afghanistan

Sections of Afghanistan’s population are at increased risk of contracting HIV and AIDS. Through our work with locals and religious leaders we are educating Afghanis about the disease.

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Urge the Top NATO Commander to Protect Afghan Civilians

Urge the Top NATO Commander to Protect Afghan Civilians

Join ActionAid in urging NATO leaders and Army Gen. Bantz Craddock to better protect Afghan civilians from the crossfire of increasing military operations.

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