Afghanistan

Afghanistan is at the crucible of protracted conflict, extreme poverty, and economic disaster.

And it is women and children who suffer the most.

Since 2008 Hagar has worked in Afghanistan walking the whole journey of healing and restoration with survivors and those at-risk for exploitation.

Country Snapshot

1 in 77

Afghans are estimated to be at risk of modern slavery — one of the highest rates worldwide.

9/10

Afghan people live below the poverty line.

36%

of girls are married before their 18th birthday.

Our Work in Afghanistan

Survivor Care

Community based care programmes provide education and holistic social services for survivors of trafficking, slavery, and abuse

Preventing Exploitation

‘Restoring Lives through Livelihood’ – empowers at-risk women to gain the skills and tools to earn a living wage to support their families
Community Education Training – helps local leaders know the signs of abuse and exploitation and to stop it before it starts
Forgotten No More – is Hagar’s specialised programme in Afghanistan, providing comprehensive recovery and reintegration services to male child survivors of trafficking and abuse.

Systemic Change

Collaboration with agencies and international organisations to support vulnerable and exploited people.

GET TO KNOW THE COUNTRY

Afghanistan, beyond the headlines.

Discover the country through four short questions, from its mountain landscapes to its languages and living cultural heritage.

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01 / THE LAND A country of mountains and valleys. Discover the geography behind the landscape.

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A SMALL DISCOVERY

Which mountain range shapes much of Afghanistan's landscape?

Choose an answer to uncover the story.

A short introduction to Afghanistan's geography and cultural heritage. Sources: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopaedia Afghanica and UNESCO.

As Jacob Heals, His Love for Learning Grows

When Jacob arrived at Hagar, he was sad and angry. He was only 12 years old but trauma was already etched on his face.

After months of caring support from Hagar’s front line team in Afghanistan, Jacob has discovered a love for learning.

Read Jacob’s story