Social Affairs

UN-Habitat Stresses Expansion of Climate-Resilient Housing in Afghanistan

UN-Habitat highlights the importance of climate-resilient housing in Afghanistan to reduce flood and heatwave vulnerabilities among vulnerable families.

Saudi Arabia Donates 100 Tons of Dates to Afghanistan Ahead of Ramadan

Saudi Arabia donates 100 tons of dates to Afghanistan's Red Crescent for Ramadan to support needy families across the country.

Concerns Rise Over Excessive Solar-Powered Water Extraction in Ghazni

Ghazni faces a water crisis as overuse of solar-powered water systems threatens groundwater, urging better management and conservation efforts by…

Two Drinking Water Projects Launched for Hundreds of Families in Kandahar

The Red Cross has started two projects in Kandahar to provide clean drinking water to 850 families in the city's…

Afghanistan Drops Four Places in 2025 Global Corruption Perceptions Index

Afghanistan falls four places to 169th in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, raising concerns about transparency and corruption under the…

Easy Service Center Officially Opens in Kabul’s Darulaman Area

The Easy Service center in Kabul's Darulaman area officially opens to simplify and speed up government services for residents of…

Severe Visibility Drop in Kabul as Dust Forces Cautious Driving

Kabul faces drastically reduced visibility due to heavy dust, leading to cautious driving and flight disruptions amid recent rains benefiting…

Graveling and Grading Work Begins on Roads in Firozkoh’s Second District

Graveling and grading work has started on damaged roads in Firozkoh's second district to improve access and ease transportation problems…

Saudi Embassy Distributes 1,000 Food Packages in Logar Province

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Center distributes 1,000 food packages in Afghanistan’s Logar province to support vulnerable families amid worsening poverty.

Khost Education Department to Enroll 30,000 New Students in Upcoming Academic Year

Khost Education Department plans to enroll 30,000 new students next year, addressing school building shortages and girls' education challenges.