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Afghanistan's Provinces
Uruzgan
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Tirin Kot
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| Population |
312,000
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| Area |
22,696
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The mountainous region of Uruzgan, well-known as the birthplace of Taliban leader Mullah Omar, is situated in southern Afghanistan. In March 2004, Daykundi Province was carved out of an area in the north, leaving Uruzgan with a majority Pashtun population. Although Uruzgan has some mineral resources, including coal and fluoride, agriculture is the primary source of livelihood. Uruzgan’s farmers have traditionally cultivated grains, apricots, and almonds, but many have switched to poppy production, and opium is now the province’s main source of revenue. Uruzgan’s farming community has experienced significant difficulties due to the drought over the past several years, and dam construction programs are under consideration to address this problem.
Afghanistan's Provinces
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Announcements
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Strengthening the Capacity of Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs
70 DOWA staff receive training to advocate for women's needs.
Tirin Kot, Afghanistan
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Farmer’s Day Celebration Connects Farmers with Local Government
500 Uruzgan farmers discuss their achievements, challenges, and goals with the Governor and Agriculture Directorate representatives.
Tirin Kot, Afghanistan
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Thousands in Uruzgan Gain Access to Clean Water
New hand pumps and irrigation canals provide water for drinking and farming.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
USAID Helps Vulnerable Families Weather the Winter
Residents in 14 provinces receive blankets, coats, and stoves.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Women’s Contributions to Afghanistan’s Development Honored
USAID/Afghanistan celebrates International Women's Day 2009.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Rural Afghans Receive Assistance to Endure the Harsh Winter
USAID and the Afghan Government will deliver more than 14,000 winter relief kits in 13 provinces.
Uruzgan, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Uruzgun PRT Distributes Legal Awareness Materials
Press Releases
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Uruzgan PRT Distributes Legal Awareness Materials
Provincial Reconstruction Teams distribute 12,000 sets of legal awareness comic books
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Monday, September 29, 2008
تیم بازسازی ولایتی در ولایت ارزگان مواد آگاهی حقوقی را توزیع نمود
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
USAID Distributes Corn and Peanut Seed to Helmand Farmers
5,000 farmers to produce 16,000 tons of corn, 1,000 tons of peanuts
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
د متحده ایالاتو نړیواله پراختیائی اداری (USAID) د هلمند کروندگرو ته د جوارو او مومپلیو تخمونه وویشل
5000 بزگران به 16.000 ټنه جوار او 1.000 ټنه مومپلی تولید کړی
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
د 5.000 نوی چرگانو په رارسیدو سره د هلمند د چرگانو د ساتلو صنعت وده کوی
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
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Saturday, July 02, 2005
USAID Launches Seed and Fertilizer Distribution Program in Uruzgan Province
“The Governor and people of Uruzgan have shown that when the commitment is there, the scourge of opium poppy can be eliminated.”
USAID Mission Director Patrick Fine said “This is a special program for Uruzgan Province where we are testing fertilizer and seed distribution as a model for a national program to be implemented during the fall planting season.”
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