Poverty, displacement, and lack of basic services continue to define daily life for millions of Afghans. With little support and few opportunities, people across the country survive under worsening economic conditions and growing social restrictions.
These images show what is left behind after the headlines move on — children working instead of studying, women confined to the shadows, and families relying on traditional labor just to eat. From rural areas to city outskirts, signs of hardship are visible in every corner.
Despite promises of stability, the reality on the ground tells a different story — one marked by scarcity, silence, and the slow erosion of everyday life.
