CRS in Afghanistan

Stories From Afghanistan

Food Crisis Squeezes Afghan Families

What would you do to make sure your child was getting enough to eat? For the people of Afghanistan, options are diminishing. »»

World Water Day: Liquid Gold

CRS is bringing a wealth of benefits to poor communities worldwide by providing easy access to clean, fresh water. »»

Reflections Under the Afghan Sun

Communities working with the Rural Development program are helping farmers like Mohammad Ayoob reap the benefits of bountiful, reliable harvests. »»

Relief Teams Aid Afghans in Brutal Winter

One of the harshest winters in decades has left villages in Herat and Ghor without sufficient food, heating fuel or access to medical care. »»

Spring, Heavy Rains Lead to Floods in Afghanistan

In the wake of flooding, landslides and a magnitude 6.2-earhtquake in early April that drove thousands of Afghans from their, CRS responded. »»

After the Taliban: Hope for the Future

The rise and fall of the Taliban has dramatically affected the lives of the Afghan people, especially women. A CRS staffer reflects on the changes. »»

Ensuring the Right to Education in Afghanistan

Since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, Afghans, with the help of CRS, have been pushing for basic education, especially for girls. »»