Afghanistan
Afghanistan At A Glance
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Directing HQ: Action Against Hunger - France
Launch Date: 1995
Beneficiaries (2009): 225,774 people
Institutional Funders: ECHO (European Commission Humanitarian Aid), EuropeAid, SDC (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation), French Government, WFP (World Food Program), FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN), Afghan Ministry Of Health
Launch Date: 1995
Beneficiaries (2009): 225,774 people
Institutional Funders: ECHO (European Commission Humanitarian Aid), EuropeAid, SDC (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation), French Government, WFP (World Food Program), FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN), Afghan Ministry Of Health
Press Contact
Julia Belusa
Chargé de communication, ACF-France
jbelusa@actioncontrelafaim.org
Direct: + 33 1 43 35 82 22
Chargé de communication, ACF-France
jbelusa@actioncontrelafaim.org
Direct: + 33 1 43 35 82 22
After 25 years of conflict and successive droughts, Afghanistan is trying to rebuild itself. the country desperately needs infrastructures; there is no security, and access to safe drinking water and food is difficult. ACF has been assisting the Afghani population with programs since 1995.
Field Updates | Afghanistan
The (Earth) Science of Saving Lives: Trayle Kulshan on Why She Loves Working with Water
November 18, 2008
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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Coordinator Trayle Kulshan works with Action Against Hunger in Kenya where she oversees the extension of water and sanitation improvements to vulnerable populations in the region. » Read more |
Breaking News: Abducted Action Against Hunger Staff Released in Afghanistan
August 2, 2008
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Kabul, Afghanistan — The international relief and development organization Action Against Hunger / ACF-USA was relieved to learn this morning of the liberation of its two staff members who were kidnapped on July 17th in Afghanistan. » Read more |
Afghan Kidnapping: ACF Staff Abducted at Gunpoint
July 18, 2008
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Nili, Afghanistan — Two humanitarian aid workers for Action Against Hunger / ACF-USA were abducted Friday, July 18th at 1AM (local time). The kidnapping took place in the compound where the ACF team was sleeping. According to ACF knowledge, the two expatriates are alive. » Read more |
Afghanistan, 5 Years Later: Between Insecurity and Drought
November 10, 2006
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New York, NY — As a serious drought tightens its grip on the country, Afghanistan and the international community are “celebrating” the fifth anniversary of the fall of the Talibans. Much like the situation five years ago, Afghans are surviving rather than living and exasperation and fatalism are high. » Read more |
Rushing Relief Assistance to Victims of South Asian Quake
October 10, 2005
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New York, NY — In response to the devastating earthquake in South Asia, the international aid organization Action Against Hunger (known internationally as Action contre la Faim, or ACF) will fly in 30 tons of food aid and water provision supplies this week and send in a response team of water, sanitation, and food security experts. » Read more |
