Photo: USAID/Sayed Torak
Villagers stand by flood walls as the river rises due to heavy rainfall in Panjshir province. The U.S. Government is mobilizing to provide logistics support, technical assistance, and recovery planning support in partnership with the Government of Afghanistan. Additionally, the United States is providing additional blankets, tents, food, and extra fuel to the central provinces.
Photo: USAID/Sayed Torak
Heavy rains have caused flooding in Afghanistan's central provinces. U.S. Ambassador William B. Wood announced that the United States Government will contribute donations of required goods and services to meet identified needs.
Photo: IOM Gardez
Chamkani Hospital, the second largest healthcare facility in Paktia Province, is now operational
Photo: USAID/PRT Tirin Kot
The Director of Women's Affairs in Uruzgan distributes gifts to 600 women at an event in the provincial capital.
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USAID PRT'er Grant Hale hands out supplies to children in Khost Province.
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The Dutch provincial reconstruction team in Uruzgan delivered 12,000 rule of law comic book sets for distribution to schoolchildren throughout the province.
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The characters in the rule of law comic book sets—young Yassin and his uncle, Kaka Raouf—help raise legal awareness among young Afghans.
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نقش یاسین پسرجوان و کاکای او کاکا روف در کتاب های تصویری بخش حاکمیت قانون افزایش آگاهی حقوقی را در بین جوانان افغان تقویه می نمایند.
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Female students attending classes before construction of Goshta School
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Goshta School during construction.
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Goshta School after construction; eight classrooms accommodate 364 boys and girls
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Newly installed lights increase security at the Garmsir Bazaar.
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The Dutch PRT coordinated the delivery of 12,000 ARoLP legal awareness comic books to elementary schools throughout Uruzgan province.
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Kajaki engineers explain to journalists how the new turbines will function.
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Local workers rebuilding Tagab District
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Representatives from Tagab’s 80 villages attend a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the beginning of road construction.
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Preparing winter relief kits.
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1,500 citizens attended the outreach Shura in Musa Qala, Helmand Province.
Photo: USAID/LGCD
A villager in Uruzgan uses a hand pump installed by USAID to get fresh drinking water.
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Peace Message Radio roundtable discussion with Khost citizens and officials.
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In Ghazni, citizens can use the newly installed complaints box to submit anonymous grievances about community and governance issues.
Photo: ISAF
Kit distribution in Kunar.
Photo: USAID/LGCD
Recently trained Kuchi youth are equipped to work as mechanics.
Photo: USAID/PRT Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan
In celebration of International Women's Day 2009, the Director of Women's Affairs in Uruzgan distributed gifts to 600 women at an event in the provincial capital. One attendee said that while she appreciated recieving a gift to commemorate the day, the real 'gift' was the gathering itself, where a large group of women could come together in a safe and comfortable environment.
Photo: USAID/PRT Gardez
A girls’ choir in Paktya sings in honor of Women’s Day.
Photo: USAID/PRT Tirin Kot
Uruzgan farmers discuss their challenges and goals with local government officials.
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Community members gather at the opening of the Deh Salah District Communications Network Center.
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In the Deh Salah District Communications Network Center, the District Governor speaks by phone with the Provincial Governor in Puli Khumri.
Photo: USAID/PRT Jalalabad
A new bridge provides four villages in Nangarhar with increased access to schools, medical facilities, and markets.
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Kajaki Dam in Hilmand Province.
Photo: USAID/PRT Mazari Sharif
Qazal Ayaq residents inspect their new reservoir and hand pump.
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Workers build a flood retaining wall to protect their village on the outskirts of Kabul. USAID’s cash-for-work programs provide temporary employment to Afghans, allowing them to earn an income and provide for their families.
Photo: USAID/LGCD
Children in Nawa village in Kunar province collect water from a new tap installed by USAID.
Photo: USAID/PRT Baghlan
Dalilee community members inspect their new road, which includes a vehicle bridge.
Photo: USAID/LGCD
A village elder and Nawa residents celebrate the construction of 46 running water taps.
Photo: USAID/LGCD
Nawa's watertank sits above the village.
Photo: USAID/FIRUP
Gozar-e Shahrak residents dig a drainage ditch to prevent future flooding.
Photo: Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA)
Kunar Governor Wahidi distributes radios to village elders.
Photo: USAID/PRT Panjsher/Jeremy Lewis
A farmer checks on his beehives in Darra.
Photo: USAID/Nuristan PRT
A shopping street in Barg-e-Matal, taken before attacks by insurgents.
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The Khaneshin Bazaar is a clean place to shop following sanitation work.