In 2023 opium poppy cultivation and opium production dramatically declined after the ban prohibiting “poppy cultivation and all types of Narcotics.” Poppy cultivation has dramatically declined across...
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Stability is necessary to attain zero hunger because the prime cause is conflict
Conflict remains the fundamental driver of hunger in many areas of Afghanistan. Food and nutrition security is being seriously undermined to levels never before seen as a result of escalating armed...
The Hygiene Messages Improve the Health Situation of Bagrami Residents, Kabul Province
Humanitarian Story PREMIERE URGENCE INTERNATIONALE - AFGHANISTAN Although Afghanistan's capital city, Kabul, provides a wealth of amenities for everyday life, many people, especially those living...
WASH Project
DACAAR initiated the very important WASH Project for more than 1900 Families (13300 individuals), the Project has already benefited (13472) individuals via Hygiene Education Messages in Kabul,...
DACAAR gives the hope of healthy lives to the residents of Qartana village
Qaratana village is among the most climate-affected areas in Almar district of Faryab Province in Afghanistan. All the residents of the area consisting of 588 families are suffering from water...
A lifesaving oasis: how DACAAR's hygiene project rescued Khairabad village from despair
In the heart of Ghazni province, Afghanistan, the relentless fury of heavy monsoon rains left the residents of Khairabad village in a state of despair. Their homes were washed away, their crops...
From desolation to determination: Maryam's journey to secure her children's future
In the north of Afghanistan, amidst the devastating aftermath of a prolonged civil war, Maryam's story shines as a beacon of hope and resilience. In the midst of adversity, she rose like a phoenix...
Turning the Tide: A Triumph of Clean Water and Hope in Dasht-e-Archi
In the heart of Dasht-e-Archi, a remote and long-suffering district nestled within Kunduz province, a remarkable transformation has been unfolding, thanks to the unwavering dedication of DACAAR. For...
A Tale of Transformation: DACAAR's Lifesaving Mission in Logar
In the heart of Logar province, Afghanistan, a prolonged drought had cast a harsh shadow over the lives of its resilient people. The natural water sources, upon which they depended for survival,...
DACAAR: A Beacon of Hope for the Marginalized in Rural Afghanistan
In the intricate tapestry of family life, women wear numerous hats – they are wives, partners, organizers, directors, recreators, distributors, managers, and disciplinarians. Beyond the confines of...
Building Hope, One Drop at a Time
DACAAR, is proud to announce the commencement of a significant 12-month project, which started in 2023, titled "Humanitarian WASH Response to Newly Accessible, Under Served Communities in...
Conflict and drought-affected people in Herat provided with humanitarian WASH needs
Recent conflicts in Afghanistan and in the meantime prolonged drought mostly in the north and western regions have forced many people to leave their homes and become displaced within or outside the...
DACAAR Annual Report 2020 - 2021
GET TO KNOW DACAAR Since its establishment in 1984, DACAAR has been a permanent name in the humanitarian and development sectors in Afghanistan. As a non-political, non-governmental, non-profit...
Afghanistan: Vocational training for youth
By Sadaf Faheem For the past many years, DACAAR with the support of Norwegian MFA, has been implementing Technical Vocational Training (TVET) projects in Faryab province, aimed at sustainable...
Social Behavior Change (SBC) messages help Kandahar residents fight against life-threatening diseases
In recent years, pandemic diseases affected the world rapidly and countries were shocked by the outbreaks. These outbreaks changed the entire life on the earth, on the other hand, caused a massive...
DACAAR’s WASH interventions help Qarabagh communities achieve significant health outcomes
Lack of access to safe drinking water and health services has been an immense challenge in Afghanistan, especially in rural areas, where people have to walk kilometers to fetch clean water. In recent...
Clean water - a requisite for health and wellbeing
Shahab lives in Nahr-e-shahi, a district in Balkh province, northern Afghanistan, with limited services and where poverty is widespread. The province was at the center of the conflict in 2021 and it...
Clean water supports the wellbeing of rural communities
In Afghanistan, villages in the most rural and hard-to-reach areas are in dire need of WASH support because they lack access to clean water, sanitation facilities and hygiene items. Among these...
Clean water supports the wellbeing of rural communities in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has been affected by over 40 years of conflict, recurring natural hazards, deepening poverty, and continuous displacements of populations. Between 2020 and 2021 COVID-19 has further...
Grape drying houses provide sustainable income to farmers
Faryab is a province in the north of Afghanistan and can produce 27,594 tons of raisins per year. However, quantity has not always been accompanied by quality. Raisins lost taste and color because...