Afghanistan August Update

Teamwork bolsters Afghanistan Earthquake Response

Hagar Afghanistan has distributed 1000 packages of non-food items to families most impacted by the recent earthquake in the Paktika province, thanks to our generous friends at World Vision.

These packages included blankets, torches, pots, pans, clothing and shoes to help survivors re-establish themselves.

The assessments, transport and logistics of this operation were no simple feat, as seen in the video below. Hagar staff had to dig to clear the way so trucks carrying essential items for vulnerable families could keep moving.

We love partnering with other NGOs to make an even bigger difference. Thanks to our supporters and team, we were truly able to embody our mission statement of doing ‘whatever it takes for as long as it takes to restore a broken life’

Restoring Lives through Livelihoods project

Earlier this year, Hagar Afghanistan began helping 127 women gain meaningful full-time employment at a carpet weaving factory. Having previously received food aid from Hagar, the women will soon earn an independent living to support their families, after completing six months of training.

This social enterprise is part of our long term development work in Afghanistan that aims to economically empower vulnerable people by creating opportunities for them to gain skills and work.

This month we signed an MoU with the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation for a ‘Restoring Lives through Livelihoods’ (RLL) project. We also acquired two new buildings where two cooperatives were established. These cooperatives exist to give women the opportunity to create products for sale and earn an income for their families. Two master trainers have been appointed, sewing machines have been purchased and market linkages are being created for products to be sold through.

At these cooperative groups, women will be trained to make various products which will then be distributed to different market outlets. The goal is to sell the products as a cooperative and distribute the profits among members.

Together with our donors, we look forward to continuing to do all we can to see these women earning a livelihood and able to support their families in the future.