Life in Afghanistan is hard. Unbelievably hard. Abject poverty, ill health, a lack of sanitation, infrastructure, clean water and a decent home is life for the majority of the population.

 

Despite a major international construction effort, co-led by the UK Government, Afghanistan remains one of the world’s poorest countries - struggling to get back on its feet, whilst remaining dependent on military, charity and government aid.

 

Afghan Action, wholly owned by the UK charity Afghan Training Foundation, offers hope of a brighter future to young people in Afghanistan. We're helping them train to become carpet weavers. And we also provide daily classes in literacy and numeracy, on-site health care and a nourishing midday meal.

 

Once trained, our young people can use their skills to work under fair trade conditions, providing badly needed income, to help themselves, their families and their local communities.

 

Use our website to find out more about life in Afghanistan and about Afghan Action.  You can buy a handmade carpet or find out more about ethical giving.   Come and meet us at one of our events around the country. We have held events in recent months in Guildford, Cambridge, Richmond, London, Cardiff, Bridgend, Leatherhead and Edinburgh. They're also on sale at Iguazu in Nottingham, Red Fox Gallery in Sturminster Newton, North Dorset and  Carleton Lord in Bridgewater, Somerset.

 

Have a look at our latest newsletters.

 

 URGENT! Food prices are rising fast in Afghanistan. And we need your help in providing a midday meal for our staff and trainees. Please click on Health Conscious for more information.

 

 Please contact us for more information about our work.