“We see in the ‘Pista liq’ of Badghis trees are being cut” says Abdul Khaliq, a local resident. “Every citizen must feel responsible. Even a single leaf is part of our shared wealth.” He adds, “The government should first raise awareness among the people. But if the violations continue, there must be legal punishment.”
“My anemia became very severe; I had no strength to move. I received blood once or twice. It is because of poverty that I cannot go to the doctor. There were even days when we could not find bread to eat, and I spent the day drinking only water,” she said.
The Afghanistan office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it has treated more than 24,000 people affected by earthquakes across the country.
She says, “I truly lost hope at first and fell into depression. Despite all these challenges and restrictions, I did not want to give up on my goal. I want to become a doctor, and I am confident that one day I will achieve my dream.”
She added, “A bucket of yogurt sells for about 200 Afghanis. This work not only solves many of our economic problems partially, but it also allows us to play an active and meaningful role in our families’ economy alongside our husbands.”
Asiya Kakar, another employee, explains, “The situation in Afghanistan is difficult. Women had nowhere to go, and the only door that remained open to us was the door of art. Economically, it really helps.”
Masamoto Kenichi said, “My country has allocated over 6.26 million dollars from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for this campaign, which will be implemented by UNICEF starting this month. The goal is to ensure that every child in Afghanistan can access oral polio vaccines without interruption, both through routine programs and national campaigns.”
She says, “I want to stand on my own feet,” and she explains. “I cover most of my family’s expenses and take responsibility for our household.”
“I work in confectionery and have brought halva, walnut, gulab jamun, and honey,” and she added, “This exhibition is very useful because it allows us to offer everything we produce at home. When people buy our products, it motivates us to continue our work and increase production.”
Farzana, 30 years-old also resident of Kunduz, said, “Loneliness and avoiding society have caused me anxiety and depression, and now I take antidepressants.”
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Office-Afghanistan announced on X that foreign investors can now obtain residence for 1 to 10 years, based on their investment level.
Fatima, a resident of Badakhshan, told Salam Watandar: “I personally prefer things to be in my own name, but my family says that in some situations it is better to use a surname or the name of a male family member so that people talk less. People think that mentioning a woman’s name in public leads to suspicion or gossip, so that’s why they avoid it.”
