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.
Afghanistan: Violence escalates in first days of 2016
In the space of only a few hours, there were two attacks on the capital’s airport, only a few days after the attack on the restaurant 'Le Jardin'.
Thank You From Kabul
'I would like to take a moment to thank all those who made it possible through their support to expand this hospital, and to allow us to better cure those who really need it.'
UPDATE FROM THE FIELD: AFGHANISTAN
"They're not just numbers, statistics or "collateral damage". They're people. And that's how they should be seen, always."
UPDATE FROM THE FIELD: AFGHANISTAN
I'm writing to inform you that a baby was born Saturday night in our Surgical centre for War Victims in Kabul.
VIOLENCE IN LASHKAR-GAH
We call on all parties involved in the conflict to respect our hospital, and allow it to be accessed by victims of the fighting