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August 7, 2025
Thousands of Kunduz Farmers Thrive through Emergency Agriculture and Livelihood Revival Project

Hand in Hand Afghanistan Organization (HIHAO), in close partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, has successfully implemented a large-scale emergency and resilience project aimed...

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July 20, 2025
With Deep Regret, We Announce the Passing of Percy Barnevik – Champion of Entrepreneurial Solutions to Poverty

Mr. Barnevik was the originator of the idea and theory that poverty can be reduced through job creation and empowering individuals, especially women, to take control of their economic futures.

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July 17, 2025
Afghanistan Reaches New Heights: Saffron Companies Celebrate EU Organic Certification Milestone

Marked the official awarding of EU Organic Certification to two Afghan saffron companies, a first for the region

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May 14, 2025
Food Distribution Reaches Over 12,500 Families in Sar-e-Pul

In April 2025, Hand in Hand Afghanistan, with funding from the World Food Programme (WFP), successfully implemented the Unconditional Seasonal Support under the project titled "General Food Distribution (IPC+)". The...

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September 5, 2023
In Kunduz Province, an important project is underway to improve food security and nutrition for small farmers facing drought

This project is a partnership between the Hand in Hand Afghanistan Organization (HIHAO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). HIHAO is implementing this initiative, in Khan Abad, Imam Sahib,...

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August 1, 2023
Empowering Afghanistan’s Saffron Value Chain: A Path to Prosperity and Global Recognition

On July 23, 2023, a momentous Stakeholder Coordination and Learning Workshop took place in Herat, hosted by Hand in Hand Afghanistan Organization (HIHAO).

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May 11, 2023
Hand in Hand Saffron Producers Receive Organic Certification

Hand in Hand is delighted to announce both of the saffron producers and exporting companies taking part in its Organic Growth project have now been certified by the US-NOP (National...

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May 8, 2023
Saffron Association Management and Administration Workshop

A workshop on association management and administration was held for the saffron association’s members of Red Gold project, which aims to improve livelihoods through saffron cultivation in Balkh province.

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February 27, 2023
NDV and IB Vaccination for Hamdard Poultry Farms

Through the "Supporting an Inclusive Poultry Value Chain" project's training, Community Veterinary Workers (CVW) have been able to provide poultry services in their communities.

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February 14, 2023
Red Gold on the Ground

The cultivation and growth of saffron in Balkh province have increased and developed significantly through the Red Gold as a livelihood-improving project.

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December 20, 2022
Distribution of Layer Chickens

Around 8,760 pieces of layer chicken were distributed to 438 of the participants in the Hamdard village, Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh province of Afghanistan.

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June 9, 2022
Peer monitoring conducted between partners of HASEL project (SDO and HIHAO)

Hand In Hand Afghanistan hosted Monitoring Officers from Sanayee Development Organization (SDO) as part of a scheduled peer monitoring process of the Households Adopt Sustainable Economic Livelihoods (HASEL) project between...

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