Travellers irked by poor state of the key Salang highway
KABUL (SW) – Travellers on the Salang Highway have expressed concerns about the lack of basic services along this key route urging the de-facto government’s
Category: Soceity
People with disabilities disheartened by discriminatory behaviors in society
People with disabilities have expressed concerns about discriminatory behavior in society and their lack of access to education and job opportunities while calling on the Islamic Emirate’s de-facto government to provide basic life services for them.
10.5 mln people in Afghanistan supported by WFP in 2024
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has provided assistance to 10.5 million people in Afghanistan in the year 2024.
Flash floods cause massive damages in Kunduz
Flash floods have caused massive destruction on a large scale in Kunduz province, locals and officials told Salam Watandar.
Afghan teenagers in rural areas on stark disadvantage while accessing education
This report aims to shed light on the differences in access to educational services between rural and urban areas, based on interviews with 20 teenagers from cities and 27 teenagers from rural areas.
Laghman floods victims weary of approaching winter
Residents of Laghman province, speaking to Salam Watandar, express their concerns as winter approaches, with many of their homes still in ruins from floods, leaving them in desperate need of assistance.
Exclusive: Exploring the traditional role of intermediaries for marriage in Afghanistan
Salam Watandar recently conducted a conversation with 55 young individuals to explore the role of mediation in marriage formation, which underscores the significant impact of intermediaries in the marriage process in Afghanistan.
Zabul residents building district market with own expenses
The residents of Shamalzai district, Zabul, who are building new shops in the district’s market, hope that once the market is reconstructed, it will alleviate some of their economic problems.
Over 500,000 Afghan nationals return from Iran: Challenges persist for returnees
Several Afghan returnees from Iran and Pakistan have highlighted major challenges, including the lack of shelter, access to basic services, and employment.
Survey: 82% of youngsters see role models having positive impacts on their lives
Salam Watandar has conducted a survey across 26 provinces of Afghanistan to explore the significance of role models in the lives of young people, which showed that most youths have chosen role models to guide their personal and social development.
Survey: 84.7% of Afghan youngsters chose role models for inspiration in life
Role models are individuals whose actions and methods light the way for others and through positive and inspiring traits can help individuals in achieving their goals and improving the quality of their lives.
UNICEF reports 6.1 million Afghans accessing essential healthcare
UNICEF reported that it supported 2,400 medical facilities across various provinces in Afghanistan in September of 2024.
