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Baby Habib* is screened for malnutrition at a health clinic supported by the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Afghanistan. Over 90% of the country’s clinics are expected to shut down as a result of the economic impact of sanctions. (*Names have been changed.) Photo: Kellie Ryan/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡

Nazo* is an ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡-trained community health volunteer who goes door to door visiting mothers and teaching them how to help their children avoid becoming malnourished and getting sick with other diseases. Photo: Kellie Ryan/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡

Noor* takes her daughter to the local market to purchase food for her family using emergency cash from the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡. Food prices have skyrocketed as the economy collapses, and families cannot afford what they need to survive. Photo: Kellie Ryan/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ provides safe learning spaces and community-based education. Women and girls in Afghanistan are now at higher risk of gender-based violence, child marriage, and exploitation and abuse as resources become scarce and needs go unmet. Photo: Stefanie Glinski/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Learn more about our work in Afghanistan.