USAID/Afghanistan: Aid in Action

Aid in Action

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Kabul, Afghanistan \| Saturday, October 24, 2009 Power to the Afghan People! Multi-donor effort brings 24-hour, year-round power to Kabul, Mazari Sharif, and Puli Khumri.	Kunduz, Afghanistan \| Saturday, October 24, 2009 Afghanistan Prepares to Fill Cashmere Demand USAID teaches goat herders to harvest and sell cashmere.
Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan \| Saturday, October 24, 2009 Growing Wheat and Improving Food Security Wheat seed and fertilizer enable Balkh Province’s farmers to grow a surplus of wheat in 2009.	Hirat, Afghanistan \| Saturday, October 24, 2009 Afghan Cashmere Reaches International Markets High-quality cashmere satisfies UK market and provides income for Afghan farmers.
Dodarak, Nangarhar, Afghanistan \| Monday, October 19, 2009 Micro-hydropower Plant Spurs Economic Growth Dodarak Village’s new plant brings electricity and opens the door for business opportunities.	Kabul, Afghanistan \| Monday, October 19, 2009 Leadership Caucus Empowers Women Six female ministerial staff form the Women’s Leadership Caucus after training in the United States.
Gunbaz Balocha, Badakhshan, Afghanistan \| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Kishim-Fayzabad Road Improves Local Economy Solar panels now dot the rooftops of many homes.	Nuristan, Afghanistan \| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Legalizing Afghanistan’s Gemstone Sector Nuristani Gemstone Association achieves legal status for its members.
Jalalabad, Afghanistan \| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Seed Storage Sustains Future Farming New seed storage facility in Nangarhar offers a secure, clean place to preserve seeds.	Kandahar, Afghanistan \| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Box Factory Breaks Barriers to Export Markets USAID and the Dried Fruit Export Association of Kandahar improve Afghan access to international markets.
Jalalabad, Afghanistan \| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Cotton Recycling Facility Spurs Local Economy The U.S. Government helped the Nangarhar Cotton Sellers’ Association open a pressing and recycling facility.	Baharak, Afghanistan \| Monday, August 31, 2009 Cashing in on Improved Roads in Baharak Smoother roads and decreased travel time prompt market expansion and economic growth.
Kunar, Afghanistan \| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 Winning Hearts and Minds with Water and Roads USAID and U.S. Forces work together to ensure that Afghan citizens receive development assistance.	Kunduz, Afghanistan \| Thursday, May 07, 2009 Community Cultural Centers Protect Citizens’ Rights Centers provide information about access to justice and how to use the judicial system.
Kabul, Afghanistan \| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 First Dari and Pashto Legal Glossary Published Afghan legal professionals now have a reference dictionary in their own languages.	Jalalabad, Afghanistan \| Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Women Gain Access to Justice USAID campaign promotes women’s rights, use of the justice system, and the importance of education.
Puli Khumri, Afghanistan \| Saturday, April 04, 2009 Improving Governance through Communications District Communications Network Centers link local officials and communities to other parts of Afghanistan and the world.	Kabul, Afghanistan \| Saturday, April 04, 2009 Afghan Entrepreneurs “Dream and Achieve” A popular reality TV show promotes entrepreneurship and economic growth.
Shibirghan, Afghanistan \| Saturday, April 04, 2009 Drilling Equipment Arrives in Shibirghan Gas fields hold potentially significant reserves of clean-burning fuel.	Jalalabad, Nangarhar, Afghanistan \| Saturday, April 04, 2009 Educating Afghanistan’s Future Business Leaders Business degree program aims to boost entrepreneurship.
Jalalabad, Nangarhar, Afghanistan \| Saturday, April 04, 2009 Apprenticeships Provide Job Skills to At-risk Youth Pilot apprenticeship program in Jalalabad offers on-the-job training and stable careers.	Farah, Afghanistan \| Saturday, April 04, 2009 Women Tailors Design Their Careers in Farah Women's Garment Production Center offers employment opportunities and job skills.
Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan \| Saturday, April 04, 2009 Veterinary Care Saves Animals and Enriches Families Veterinary clinics keep Badakhshan’s livestock alive and healthy.	Kabul, Afghanistan \| Saturday, April 04, 2009 Rural Farm Stores Improve the Harvest AgDepot supplies and services help farmers grow better grapes.