Afghanistan
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Photo: Toni Greaves for Mercy Corps
Our strategy
Improve the quality of life of ordinary citizens by strengthening sustainable, legitimate livelihoods.
The context
Decades of ongoing conflict, political instability, drought and economic chaos has left Afghanistan one of the world’s poorest and unstable nations. Eighty-five percent of the population relies on agriculture and natural resource-based livelihoods, leaving them vulnerable in a precarious economy.
Our work
- Agriculture & Food: Increasing farmers' production through training, infrastructure and links to local and global markets
- Economic opportunity: Providing training and work opportunities in areas ranging from road-building to poultry farming
- Water: Supporting equal, sustainable access to water resources for farmers
- Women & Gender: Helping women learn job skills and start small businesses
All stories about Afghanistan
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Afghanistan: Paving the Way to Peace and Prosperity in Afghanistan November 25, 2002
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Afghanistan: Signs of Hope in Afghanistan October 31, 2002
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Afghanistan: The Road Ahead October 28, 2002
Much progress has been made in Afghanistan, but the needs of the nation remain enormous. This month, Afghan Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani said the government needs up to $20 billion over the next five years to rebuild the country and end its dependence on foreign aid.
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Afghanistan: Kabul: A City on the Move October 24, 2002
Going about her daily business in the Afghanistan capital, Kabul, Anita Anastacio sees a city that is far different than the one she first encountered five years ago.
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Afghanistan: Fighting Refugee Drug Abuse in Pakistan October 7, 2002
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Afghanistan: Building Institutions to Create Better Societies October 3, 2002
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Afghanistan: CHWs: A Foundation for Healthier Afghan Communities October 1, 2002
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Afghanistan: Orchards Promise the Fruit for Future Generations September 19, 2002
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Afghanistan: One Lucky Woman In Hazarjuft September 16, 2002
Bakhtawar is sitting on a bed in the female in-patient ward of Hazarjuft Hospital in Helmand, Afghanistan. Her name means "lucky woman" but she has been anything but lucky when it comes to preganancy and health.
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Afghanistan: Building a Community of Participation July 23, 2002
"Self-sustaining" and "community empowerment" are two terms found in almost every humanitarian assistance plan. Overused and sometimes overlooked, they represent the cornerstone of long-term success.