Afghanistan: Fighting hunger and oppression

Children in Afghanistan: Hunger, child labor and lack of education 

In Afghanistan, millions of children suffer from hunger, exploitation, and a lack of educational opportunities. Girls are particularly affected – almost half of them do not attend school. Many parents are forced to send their children to work instead of to school. Healthcare is catastrophic.  

The radical Islamist Taliban have made life in Afghanistan unbearable, especially for women and girls. From the seventh grade onward, girls are no longer allowed to attend school, they are forced into marriage, and women are not allowed to move about freely without a male escort. Human rights activists are persecuted. 

Our local projects 

Terre des Hommes and its partner organizations on the ground continue their work for women and children in Afghanistan. They negotiate with local authorities to create as much freedom as possible and ensure support. Despite all the limitations, we are thus able to reduce child labor, provide education for girls, and combat hunger.  

Aid along the escape routes 

Afghanistan is one of the main countries of origin for asylum seekers worldwide. Young people, in particular, flee to Europe every day. Through our projects, we help Afghan children in neighboring countries, along their migration routes, and after their arrival in Europe. Since the Taliban seized power, we have also been supporting the reception and evacuation of vulnerable individuals, such as women's rights activists, from Afghanistan.