Emergency Cash Assistance Brings Relief to Families in Central Afghanistan
Published: Aug 18, 2025 Reading time: 3 minutes Share: Share an articleDecades of conflict have severely impacted Afghanistan’s social and economic fabric. Throughout the country, millions of families continue to battle poverty, unemployment, and limited access to basic services. In Dehsabz, one of Kabul’s nearest districts, the situation remains challenging.
Mohammad Daoud (43) lives with his seven children in a small village called Jarou in the Dehsabz district of Kabul Province. “I’m an educated man, but I earn very little. I teach a community class inside my home, and make about AFN 200 a day (less than $3),” he tells us.
Economic Hardship and Youth Migration
Like many families in Jarou, Mohammad faces daily challenges. “I’m in debt to shopkeepers in our village. I’m also a community leader, so I often host guests. My mother is sick and needs medical treatment. It’s hard to afford all the costs with what I earn,” he says. He also owns a small piece of land, but the ongoing drought has made it almost useless. “We share a small water channel with six families. It’s not enough for proper farming,” he explains.
“With limited job opportunities, many young people in Jarou are leaving to find work elsewhere. Some go to other provinces during the harvest season. Others leave the country. They’re just trying to help their families, but most of the time, they come back with nothing,” says Mohammad Daoud.
According to the UNHCR, over 3 million Afghans have returned to the country, mainly from Iran and Pakistan, since late 2023.
20,797 people received Emergency Cash assistance
In such situations, even a little support can go a long way. With funding from the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), we distributed emergency cash assistance to 20,797 people in the Kabul and Maidan Wardak provinces in central Afghanistan.
In total, 7,869 people across 11 villages in the Dehsabz district and 12,928 people across 3 villages in the Chak-e-Wardak district received emergency cash support. “With this assistance, I will buy basic items we cannot usually afford, like wheat, oil, and beans. It’s enough for about a month. But it brings great relief,” says Mohammad Daoud.
According to UNOCHA, in 2025, roughly half of the population–around 22.9 million people–will require humanitarian assistance to survive. For the families who received support through this project, it meant more than just money. It was a moment of relief and comfort knowing they had not been forgotten. “We’re thankful for this help, but we also need long-term solutions, like bakeries, tailoring, and small businesses, so people can earn a living and build a better future,” says Mohammad Daoud.
Our Commitment to Long-Term Support
Our support for Afghans goes far beyond this project. Through other initiatives, we help families access clean water, learn about improved hygiene practices, enhance agriculture and livelihoods, rehabilitate canals and karezes, build latrines, distribute kitchen garden kits, and provide education to out-of-school children. Together, these efforts reflect our long-term commitment to stand with communities as they recover, rebuild, and work toward a brighter future.
