The lack of accessible financing is a major hurdle for women entrepreneurs in #Afghanistan with over 40% of them in debt and resorting to informal loans.

Bridging this gap is crucial for fostering inclusive economic growth.

More in UNDP Afghanistan's new report:go.undp.org/ZkD

Afghanistan has some of the lowest carbon emissions globally, yet it's among the five countries most affected by climate change with devastating droughts, floods, and melting glaciers.

On #EarthDay , some insightful recommendations from Afghanistankomiteen (NAC) ⬇️

Qari Wazir Mohammad and his siblings, all with disabilities, are worried about their future after SCA’s activities were suspended. “Without their assistance, our lives are destroyed.” voanews.com/a/afghans-with…

Eid Mubarak! SCA wishes everyone in Afghanistan and beyond a joyous and peaceful Eid al-Fitr.

The suspension of SCA is affecting thousands of people with disabilities who can no longer get orthopedic aids and physical rehabilitation.
One of them is Habibullah, who cannot get the prostethic leg he badly needs.
swedishcommittee.org/suspension-of-…

⚠️Admissions to malnutrition clinics have TRIPLED over the last year in Kabul, #Afghanistan — and the situation is only getting worse.

The assistance cuts are one of the factors that have contributed to that. Mashrou, a nurse in the malnutrition ward tells us more:

Läs DN:s ledare idag: 'Om vi vänder ryggen åt Afghanistan inte bara sviker vi afghanerna, i synnerhet de kvinnor som där förtrycks kanske värre än någon annanstans i världen. Vi öppnar oss dessutom för nya terrorattacker mot väst.' dn.se/ledare/vi-kan-…

SCA is an impartial, non-governmental organisation with close links to the Afghan communities we have worked with for over 40 years. Interview with TOLOnews:
youtube.com/watch?v=P66fBQ…

SCA is gravely concerned about the effects our suspension will have on the millions of people who have benefitted from our services, and about the future of our 7,000 Afghan staff. We remain committed to supporting the Afghan people and will do our utmost to find ways forward.

Koranbrenning i Stockholm rammer millioner av sårbare afghanere. Nå varsler Svenska Afghanistankommittén (Svenska Afghanistankommittén SAK/SCA) at de setter sitt omfattende hjelpearbeid på pause. – Ekstremt dramatisk, sier Afghanistankomiteen (NAC)´s Liv kjølseth til Panorama: panoramanyheter.no/afghanistan-bi…

SCA is pausing its activities. The reason is a decree from the IEA which stopped all “Sweden’s activities” following the burning of copies of the Holy Quran in Sweden.
We will do our utmost to find ways to continue supporting the Afghan people. Statement:
swedishcommittee.org/sca-pauses-all…

Är bedrövad över situationen, orolig för konsekvenserna för de miljontals vi når ut till på den afghanska landsbygden. Men det starka engagemang som präglar SAK består. Vi fortsätter göra vårt yttersta för att finna vägar framåt sverigesradio.se/artikel/svensk… via SR Ekot

SCA wishes everyone in Afghanistan and beyond a Ramadan filled with peace, happiness, and prosperity.
رمضان مبارك 🌙

Afghanistan is back on the world’s agenda. AAN looks at what happened at the meeting in #Doha , what might be in store for the future of the world's relationship with #Afghanistan , and what Afghans are saying about the developments. bit.ly/49PoFOY

Enrollment of female students in medical institutes has begun in 11 provinces, according to official media.
Educating more female health professionals is crucial to secure women’s access to healthcare in Afghanistan.
kabulnow.com/2024/02/taliba…

Representatives from 28 countries and organisationss are in #Doha to discuss their engagement with #Afghanistan , but the Emirate which was invited decided against sending a representative. AAN takes a look at the issues relating to this important meeting. bit.ly/3UIZsle

Positivt att Tobias Billström bekräftar i utrikesdeklarationen att Sverige står redo att försvara kvinnors rättigheter i Afghanistan. För att leva upp till orden krävs långsiktigt stöd till landets utveckling, med fokus på utbildning och försörjning. regeringen.se/tal/2024/02/ut…

På sjukhuset i Wardak ger SAK vård till undernärda barn.
– De får sjukvård, mediciner, mjölk och mat. Många mår psykiskt dåligt, så vi har ett rum med leksaker. De är här tills de är tillräckligt friska för att skrivas ut, berättar sjuksköterskan Roya.
sak.se/aktuellt/mat-l…

Afghanistan is experiencing a catastrophic health crisis that is disproportionately harming women and girls.

As millions face life-threatening conditions, sustainable efforts need to be made to avert further decline, a new HRW report says:

hrw.org/news/2024/02/1…

“We have to remind donors that short-term assistance is great, but that this should be the year to focus on resilience. It’s time to focus on how people can produce food for themselves.” Dayne Curry, Mercy Corps, on the need to rethink aid in Afghanistan. thenewhumanitarian.org/news-feature/2…