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Boundaries Beyond the Field: What Cricket Means for Afghan Children
In the shadow of a war-torn land, where bomb craters and sandstorms decorate the landscape, a different kind of rhythm plays out. The sound of bat meeting ball rings clear,…
The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan
In the desolate hills of rural Afghanistan, life revolves around the simplest and most essential of human needs: water. It’s dawn, and the sun casts its first light over a…
Open Skies, Closed Doors: The Education Crisis in Afghanistan
As the first light of dawn begins to illuminate the Afghan mountains, Fatima, a 10-year-old girl, wraps her scarf tightly around her head and shoulders, bracing against the chill of…
A Mother’s Struggle: How Gender Expectations Turned a Happy Marriage into a Life of Hardship in Rural Afghanistan
In a quiet corner of Nangarhar’s Sarh Rud district, Rogal, a 35-year-old mother, has lived a life marked by hardship, resilience, and a struggle for dignity. Her story is not…
Health and Malnutrition in Afghanistan: A Worsening Crisis Amidst Taliban Rule
For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women and Food Insecurity in Afghanistan” highlighting the country’s worsening food crisis, deteriorating health conditions, and rising malnutrition, exacerbated by…
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The child labour crisis in Afghanistan: the Taliban’s ban on women‘s right to work increases child labour and poverty
“If I go to school, my family will have nothing to eat,” said Johar. “I am the sole breadwinner for my family.” He earns up to $2 per day working…
Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province
In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience as they…
The child labour crisis in Afghanistan: the Taliban’s ban on women‘s right to work increases child labour and poverty
“If I go to school, my family will have nothing to eat,”…
Health and Malnutrition in Afghanistan: A Worsening Crisis Amidst Taliban Rule
For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women…
A Mother’s Struggle: How Gender Expectations Turned a Happy Marriage into a Life of Hardship in Rural Afghanistan
In a quiet corner of Nangarhar’s Sarh Rud district, Rogal, a 35-year-old…
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Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province
In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience…
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Floods in Baghlan have left tens of thousands of children homeless
Saeedullah, 12 years old, was seated on the ground of his destroyed house in Baghlan province, northern Afghanistan, his sorrowful…
Before reaching hospital, the woman and her child died
Karimdad Rahimi, a resident of Baghlan province, said the dire situation faced by women during childbirth due to the lack…
The Dire State of Afghan Children: Facing Hardships and Threats
The plight of Afghan children remains dire as they grapple with a multitude of challenges, exacerbating an already precarious situation.…
Struggles Persist for Residents of Gharshin district
Struggles Persist for Residents of Gharshin district in Khost due to Lack of Basic Facilities Residents of the Gharshin district…
Health and Education Challenges Persist in Gayan District
Challenges Persist in Gayan District: Limited Health Services and Education Compromise Community Well-being Residents of Gayan district in Paktika province…