Afghanistan sinks deeper into poverty as the US and other donors slash humanitarian funding that has kept the country afloat. A new approach is neeeded to help the country overcome its aid dependency and achieve self-reliance, writes @graemesmithauthor.bsky.social www.crisisgroup.org/asia-pacific...

Heartbreaking report by BBC @yogital.bsky.social on the dire consequences of the US aid cuts. Hundreds of clinics have shut down, leaving women in rural Afghanistan with no choice but to deliver at home and risk their lives. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Pakiza, 25, a midwife with four years of experience at Save the Children, travelled through blocked roads and rubble to get to the earthquake affected areas, where she was quickly asked by residents asked her to help a pregnant woman who was in active labour. www.savethechildren.net/news/afghani...

In Afghanistan, rescue workers struggled to reach communities in the isolated, mountainous area hit by the earthquake. The Afghan authorities said at least 1,400 people had been killed, with the death toll expected to rise. nyti.ms/4geeWpZ

Yet another disaster strikes Afghanistan. More resources are urgently needed to provide longterm support. “The death toll is so high that graveyards are overflowing. Local people are busy digging graves in advance as bodies arrive every half hour.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

"I wish those outside the country would learn from the Afghan people’s example and look for practical solutions to the myriad social, economic, and humanitarian challenges Afghanistan still faces." @alibomaye.bsky.social for @newhumanitarian.bsky.social www.thenewhumanitarian.org/editors-take...

August 15 marks four years since the Taliban takeover. SCA invites you to a webinar where we explore and challenge some of the most common narratives surrounding women in Afghanistan. What is the reality for women in Afghanistan today? Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

“2025 saw the highest surge in acute malnutrition ever recorded in Afghanistan,” said John Aylieff, the WFP director for Afghanistan. “Imagine the anguish of rushing your children to the clinic and finding that, because of funding cuts, the clinic is closed.” www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

"Nu blir det kvinnorna i Afghanistan och demokratikämpar i Myanmar som betalar priset för nedskärningarna." /Olle Thorell (s)

Debatt: Hur ska du stötta Afghanistans kvinnor, Benjamin Dousa?  Regeringen säger sig vilja stötta Afghanistans kvinnor och flickor – men samtidigt avvecklas det bilaterala biståndet. Humanitärt stöd kan inte ersätta långsiktigt arbete för kvinnors egenmakt, skriver Kajsa Johansson från @sak.se

Sorgligt besked från regeringen. Humanitärt stöd kan inte ersätta långsiktigt utvecklingsbistånd.

Viktigt inlägg om fördelarna med långsiktigt engagemang och vikten av att bistånd når de svåraste platserna. English version here: www.wvi.org/stories/afgh...

SAK kommer till Almedalsveckan! Välkommen till vårt seminarium om Sverigebilden i en tid av kapat bistånd, militär upprustning och stora globala utmaningar. Med @se.rescue.org sak.se/aktuellt/sak...

The people of Afghanistan are suffering severely from poverty and oppression, and the sudden US aid cuts will have catastrophic consequences. SCA calls on the Swedish government to step up its support as other countries reduce funding. solidaritycommittee.org/sweden-must-...

Halv biståndsseger på S-kongressen Ett försiktigt kliv framåt mot återinförandet av enprocentsmålet. Så kan man sammanfatta beslutet på den socialdemokratiska partikongressen. Läs vad @palmecenter.bsky.social tycker.

Hundreds of thousands deported by Pakistan and Iran face poverty, unemployment, and lack of aid in fragile Afghanistan. www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2025...

Great discussions and energy at SCA's annual meeting this weekend. While significant challenges lie ahead, the commitment from our members remains steadfast. Thank you all for your continued engagement for Afghanistan!

För första gången på decennier minskar inte längre fattigdomen i världen. Samtidigt minskar många länder, med USA i täten, sitt bistånd. SAK och 21 andra organisationer uppmanar Socialdemokraterna att stå upp för biståndet med ett löfte om att öronmärka 1% av BNI. www.dagensarena.se/opinion/sta-...

After 2001, the international community made significant investments in Afghan civil society, but mostly in urban-based organisations. It's time for donors to rethink their strategies and listen to local voices. SCA policy brief by @lyftkranen.bsky.social: solidaritycommittee.org/supporting-a...

The women of Afghanistan say they don't want to be saved. They want to be heard. Please listen to them.

A lifesaving midwife in Afghanistan: Noriko Hayashi’s best photograph

”Vi fortsätter kämpa för Afghanistans kvinnor” 2023 förbjöds all svensk aktivitet i Afghanistan. Men trots förbudet, kommer SAK att fortsätta sitt arbete:
– Man kan inte överge dem som har det allra sämst, säger SAK:s nya generalsekreterare Kajsa Johansson.

Eid Mubarak!

AAN looks into rural women’s access to health in #Afghanistan finds stark inequalities for #women and rural populations and finds limited resources and the Emirate’s restrictions on women mean the population’s health is hanging in the balance. #WomenRights bit.ly/4iXojuc

SCA has a new secretary general! We’re delighted to announce that Kajsa Johansson, @lyftkranen.bsky.social will take on her new role starting April 1, to lead our organisation onto new paths in support of the people of Afghanistan. sak.se/aktuellt/kaj...

“The Trump administration has given the wealthy West permission to not care about Afghan women.” www.npr.org/2025/03/25/n...

"If the ban persists until 2030, over 4 million girls will have been deprived of their right to education beyond primary school ... With fewer female doctors and midwives, we're estimating an additional 1,600 maternal deaths and over 3,500 infant deaths." www.unicef.org/press-releas...

Afghanistan contributes little to global emissions, but faces dire climate crises with losses up to $3B! Yet, it's not getting any funds promised to poorest countries. @assemmayar1 looks into the economic toll of climate change putting figures to the harm being done. #ClimateChange bit.ly/4iSWNOB

Heartbreaking that girls' schools beyond grade 6 remain closed as Afghanistan's new academic year begins. The country is losing a generation of educated girls who could contribute to its development. tolonews.com/afghanistan-...

WHO in Afghanistan is deeply concerned that funding shortages could force the closure of 80% of WHO-supported essential health care services.

Vilka lärdomar kan vi dra av Sveriges bistånd och militära insatser i Afghanistan 2001-2021? Anmäl dig till frukostsamtalet 8 april, arrangerat av @globalbar.bsky.social, SAK Stockholm och Sensus! globalbar.se/2025/03/fruk...

Happy Nowruz! The Solidarity Committee for Afghanistan, formerly known as the Swedish Committee, starts the new year on Bluesky. We're still Svenska Afghanistankommittén in Sweden and we remain committed to supporting the Afghan people. Welcome, välkomna, all new followers! Stay tuned for updates!