Afghanistan
In the end of 2021, more than three million people were internally displaced in Afghanistan because of conflicts, droughts, or deportations from Pakistan and Iran. The forced change of government in August 2021, the following banking crisis, as well as the Covid-19 measures have further increased the risk of poverty, family separation and exploitation of girls and boys. Terre des hommes (Tdh) provides humanitarian assistance and protection to these highly vulnerable children and families who often do not have access to basic services needed for proper hygiene, education, and health.
What we do
Mother and child health
Child protection
The protection and counselling support Heela and her family got from the social worker is priceless, as they now live together peacefully and she has developed a life more in line with the one of a little girl’s.
Heela*, 'returnee', got back her childhood
Read more...Terre des hommes in Afghanistan
Beneficiaries 2021
136,811 people
Expatriate staff /National staff
2 / 166
Budget 2021
CHF 2,535,000
Where we work
Supported by
Swiss development cooperation: As the Swiss government's centre of competence for international cooperation, the SDC is responsible for development cooperation with the South and East, multilateral cooperation and Switzerland's humanitarian aid.
OCHA contributes to principled and effective humanitarian response through coordination, advocacy, policy, information management and humanitarian financing tools and services.
The Swiss Solidarity Foundation is Switzerland’s humanitarian solidarity and fund-raising platform. Swiss Solidarity led by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR idée suisse and also works closely together with the private and print media. Work in the field is carried out by experienced Swiss relief organizations. Particularly in emergency relief, the Swiss Solidarity Foundation is one of Terre des hommes’ principal partners. www.swiss-solidarity.org
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
Swiss development cooperation: As the Swiss government's centre of competence for international cooperation, the SDC is responsible for development cooperation with the South and East, multilateral cooperation and Switzerland's humanitarian aid.
OCHA contributes to principled and effective humanitarian response through coordination, advocacy, policy, information management and humanitarian financing tools and services.
The Swiss Solidarity Foundation is Switzerland’s humanitarian solidarity and fund-raising platform. Swiss Solidarity led by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR idée suisse and also works closely together with the private and print media. Work in the field is carried out by experienced Swiss relief organizations. Particularly in emergency relief, the Swiss Solidarity Foundation is one of Terre des hommes’ principal partners. www.swiss-solidarity.org
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
Timeline
Latest news
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Tdh stays in Afghanistan to support children and their families
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How are children in detention affected by Covid-19?
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How does COVID-19 impact development aid?
Improving children's lives, WITH children
Improving children's lives, WITH children
How many children are detained worldwide?
How many children are detained worldwide?
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Annual Report 2018: Helping more children through innovation
Afghanistan: supporting children displaced by climate change
Afghanistan: supporting children displaced by climate change
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Related publications
Annual report 2021
Courage N° 75: Afghanistan - Giving life in the midst of chaos
Thematic Policy - Mother and Child Health
Making a positive impact for children - MENA Annual Report 2020
Improved Mother and Child Health for Conflict-Affected Populations in Kabul
