FAO in Afghanistan

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20 November 2024
In the mountainous province of Paktya, where resources are limited and winters are harsh, Momin Khan, a farmer in Ahmadaba district, faced relentless struggles to support his large joint family of 20 members. Limited irrigation land and forage, coupled with insufficient water, made it impossible for him to expand his...
18 November 2024
In the quiet district of Nahr-e-Shahi, Balkh province, Laila’s life was marked by challenges. As a widowed mother of three, she faced relentless financial struggles after her husband passed away two years ago. Her eldest son migrated to Iran in search of work, her second son suffered from a heart...
29 October 2024
Lal Mohammad, a livestock farmer in Tori Khail village, Paktika province, has faced numerous hardships. Supporting a family of nine, he relied on his animals for income, but harsh winters and prolonged droughts severely affected his livestock. After losing a calf and several goats, Lal Mohammad struggled with low milk...
24 October 2024
In Jiratan, a small village in Balkh province, 51-year-old Mr Tahir, a father of ten, had long faced challenges trying to sustain his family through farming. With high blood pressure and limited income, his eldest son works as a day laborer, often returning home without wages. Last year, due to...
02 October 2024
In the mountainous province of Nuristan, Afghanistan, beekeeping is transforming the lives of women like Amina, a 40-year-old widow from Bargimatal district. After the loss of her husband, Amina became the sole provider for her four children – two sons (8 and 12) and two daughters (6 and 14) –...