Category: Soceity

Young graduates in Afghanistan struggling to land on their feet

KABUL (SW) – Unemployment in Afghanistan is a major challenge for educated youths, diminishing their hopes for the future. A recent interview by Salam Watandar

Helmand’s Sangin still in ruins despite cessation of conflict

Nearly four years after the cessation of conflict in Sangin district, Helmand province of Afghanistan, the war-torn landscape of the area remains unchanged, with thousands

Red Cross reports 33 million Afghans facing critical water shortage

At least 33 million Afghans are facing a severe water shortage, warned the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) branch in Afghanistan.

Unqualified staff in Logar pharmacies pose health risks, say locals

POL-E-ALAM (SW) – Residents of Logar province, Afghanistan, have raised concerns over the presence of “unqualified” individuals working in pharmacies, putting the health and safety

Stigma and lack of support deter youths from seeking help for mental health

Salam Watandar has conducted interviews with 30 young individuals in Afghanistan suffering from mental health issues to examine their access to related services.

Afghan youth brings knowledge to doorsteps with mobile library

With the slogan, ‘One hour for yourself, one hour for the country’s progress – read,’ Rahmanullah aims to break down barriers to education and offer young people opportunities for growth.

Self-medication on the rise in Takhar, leading to health risks

Self-medication has been on the rise in Taloqan, the capital of Takhar province, as well as in its remote districts.

Patronage and bribery continue to deprive fresh graduates of jobs

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, claims that the de-facto government is working to provide suitable job opportunities for capable youths.

Power shortages in Daikundi severely hamper daily life

Residents of Sangtakht and Bandar district in Daikundi province, Afghanistan, report that the lack of electricity is not only making daily life difficult but is

800 families displaced in Torkham border clashes

Some residents of the “Ghurki” area near the Torkham border crossing say that recent clashes between the Islamic Emirate’s forces and Pakistan’s military forced them to flee their homes.