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Regrowing The Land
For the people of Afghanistan, conflict and uncertainty has been a constant in their lives. But as the dust settles, new opportunities are taking root.
Miguel Samper/Mercy Corps

Special Report: 
Regrowing the Land

Country: Afghanistan

For the people of Afghanistan, conflict and uncertainty have been a constant in their lives. But as the dust settles, new opportunities are taking root.

Optimism and Hope Takes Root ›

For the people of Afghanistan, conflict and uncertainty has been a constant in their lives. But as the dust settles, new opportunities are taking root.

The Fruits of a New Beginning ›

Topics: Agriculture

Abdul Said Majid, a farmer and schoolteacher, always worked hard to feed his family but often met calamity. Mercy Corps is helping him seed new opportunity.

Trial By Fire ›

Topics: Microfinance, Women's Empowerment

Life is considerably easier these days for Nasrin and her four children, thanks to a Mercy Corps-facilitated loan that's fueled a now-thriving bakery.

Nurturing New Growth ›

Topics: Agriculture, Education, Youth

Mercy Corps is equipping a new generation of Afghan farmers with a modern education in agribusiness and modern farming practices.

Running Water Uphill ›

Topics: Agriculture

When Mercy Corps explained how they wanted to help Agha Mohammad irrigate his pistachio orchard, the Afghan farmer thought it was "ridiculous." But he quickly changed his mind when he saw what we had in store.

Cooking Up Yogurt With Syeed ›

Topics: Microfinance

The yogurt that this Afghan entrepreneur makes may be plain but the impact it is having on his life is anything but.

Afghanistan Facts

  • Population (2008): 32 million
  • Size: slightly smaller than Texas
  • Human Development Index rank: n/a
  • Mercy Corps has worked here since 1986
  • Primary work: microfinance loans to female entrepreneurs, veterinary services for livestock farmers, up-to-date education in agriculture and marketing practices, eliminating farmers' dependency on opium poppy production
  • Labor force in agriculture: 80%
  • Percentage rise of opium production since 2006: 15% (Washington Post)
  • Foreign troops stationed in Afghanistan: 71,000+ (Javno.com)

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