Fijishi’s approach in Afghanistan prioritizes life-saving humanitarian assistance across the country.

Welfare initiatives.

Three years after the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan continues to grapple with compounding cross-cutting humanitarian and development crises driven by the fallout of over forty years of conflict, widespread poverty, economic fragility, deflation and stagnation, climate-induced disasters, and barriers to women’s equality and meaningful participation in public life. Entering 2025, Afghanistan is experiencing its fifth consecutive year of drought, and the economy has lost a quarter of its value since the takeover. In 2024, a total of 33 out of 34 provinces experienced some kind of disaster, ranging from earthquakes to floodings to landslides. As the country copes with volatile domestic conditions, the needs, vulnerabilities and protection risks of those affected by displacement are also on the rise. Restrictions and infringement of women’s rights continue to be observed.

Fijishi continue’ to work closely with partner agencies to ensure coordination during the implementation of the activities, including civil society and other relevant stakeholders, with the goal of creating greater self-reliance at the local, country and regional levels. Since the Taliban De-facto Authority’s takeover in August 2021, they have introduced more than 50 decrees that directly curtail the rights and dignity of women. In Afghanistan, where women have been systematically removed from public life, Fijishi is amplifying the voices of Afghan women. Through quarterly consultations across the country, Fijishi and partners are aiming to maintain one of the few openings for Afghan women to voice their perspectives and exercise leadership and agency.

Fijishi’s approach in Afghanistan prioritizes life-saving multi-sectorial humanitarian assistance across the country.

Fijishi has laid the groundwork for durable strategic solutions for voluntary and dignified return, recovery, and longer-term development efforts.

Implementing interventions focused on the inclusion and empowerment of women and girls.

Fijishi engages local actors including national NGOs in sectoral meetings and coordination efforts, wherever possible showcasing locally led successes.

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Despite restrictions, Fijishi is committed to ensuring women’s meaningful engagement and participation, as deemed culturally acceptable, throughout its programming. Fijishi continue’ the principled approach, maintain the obtained space, and stand on negotiating the assurances for implementations with the full participation of our colleagues, both males and females. Fijishi aims to reduce threats and vulnerabilities by delivering timely, evidence-based multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance and protection to people enabling access for marginalized and vulnerable individuals. Key interventions include humanitarian assistance for vulnerable undocumented Afghan migrants.

Fijishi is implementing integrated programming addressing the impact of conflict, disasters, environmental degradation, climate change, and development gaps on internal displacement in Afghanistan. Complementing humanitarian interventions, Fijishi is scaling up its interventions promoting resilience-oriented durable solutions. Efforts include supporting income-generating activities for impacted communities, improving equitable access essential services, including for women and marginalized groups; community infrastructure projects; and improving access to basic services. To enhance preparedness and reduce risks in high-risk communities, Fijishi is supporting hazard and vulnerability analyses, community-based disaster risk management, livelihood diversification strategies, and establish community early warning and preparedness systems.