Afghanistan: New First Aid Point Opens in Helmand Province
Incredible work and dedication in this volatile region of Afghanistan has led to the opening of a vital new First Aid Point in Helmand.
Every Two Hours A Woman In Afghanistan Dies Due To Pregnancy Related Causes
For every 100,000 live births in Afghanistan, about 400 mothers will die1. Though this maternal mortality ratio is a fraction of its earlier levels, it is still one of the highest in the world. But here’s the thing: most of…
AFGHANISTAN: Channel 4 News visit EMERGENCY’s Surgical Centre in Kabul
Channel 4 News recently visited our Surgical Centre in Kabul, Afghanistan; Watch their powerful and moving report here.
AFGHANISTAN: Bringing humanity to the Helmand frontline
EMERGENCY's Surgical Centre in Lashkar-gah, Afghanistan, was featured in UN OCHA's Humanitarian Bulletin this mor
Meet our staff: Marja’s Story [VIDEO]
Marja runs the National Midwifery Team at EMERGENCY's Maternity Centre in Anabah, Afghanistan. She is one of over 60 national staff members that EMERGENCY has provided with free professional training and employment at the Centre. "The population of the valley quickly understood…
MEET OUR STAFF: Marja’s Story
WHEN THE TALIBAN ATTACKED my village, I and many others fled to seek refuge in the Panjshir Valley. We walked through the night, and all of the following day, the constant dull thud of bombs echoed around us. Some of…
Empowering Afghan Women
"I studied medicine in Kabul, then I decided to specialise here. I learn a lot of things working with the international staff, such as new diagnosis and care techniques, but above all I’m gaining experience” Sitting on a bench in…
To Be A Child In Afghanistan
It's never going to be easy to live through war, especially for a child. But our staff do whatever they can to make it better.
AFGHANISTAN: What I’ve learnt about bullets you won’t find in books
"That's what I've learnt about bullets, shrapnel and landmines. And it's something you won't find in the books."
Living Under War in Afghanistan
Luca, our Programme Coordinator in Afghanistan, shares what it's like to live a normal life in war.