Afghanistan

Challenges and response

Humanitarian needs in conflict‑affected areas

Communities across Afghanistan continue to face recurrent droughts and sudden onset disasters such as floods and earthquakes.

NCA responds by delivering urgent cash assistance, emergency water and sanitation services, and psychosocial support, including in hard to reach areas.

Lack of safe water, sanitation, and hygiene

Many marginalised and remote communities lack access to clean water and adequate sanitation, which increases health risks and deepens existing vulnerabilities. NCA addresses this through solar‑powered water systems, and hygiene promotion activities that strengthen long‑term behaviour change.

Through community‑led sanitation processes, we build local ownership and more sustainable WASH outcomes.

Limited economic opportunities for women and young people

Afghan women, men, boys and girls face significant barriers to education, skills training, and income‑earning opportunities. This restricts their participation in society and reduces overall household resilience. NCA responds by providing technical and vocational education and supporting small enterprise development and strengthening climate‑smart agricultural practices.

Our programmes help young women and girls gain skills, build confidence, and generate income through locally relevant livelihoods.