AFGHANISTAN: Bringing humanity to the Helmand frontline
EMERGENCY's Surgical Centre in Lashkar-gah, Afghanistan, was featured in UN OCHA's Humanitarian Bulletin this mor
Meet our staff: Marja’s Story [VIDEO]
Marja runs the National Midwifery Team at EMERGENCY's Maternity Centre in Anabah, Afghanistan. She is one of over 60 national staff members that EMERGENCY has provided with free professional training and employment at the Centre. "The population of the valley quickly understood…
MEET OUR STAFF: Marja’s Story
WHEN THE TALIBAN ATTACKED my village, I and many others fled to seek refuge in the Panjshir Valley. We walked through the night, and all of the following day, the constant dull thud of bombs echoed around us. Some of…
Empowering Afghan Women
"I studied medicine in Kabul, then I decided to specialise here. I learn a lot of things working with the international staff, such as new diagnosis and care techniques, but above all I’m gaining experience” Sitting on a bench in…
To Be A Child In Afghanistan
It's never going to be easy to live through war, especially for a child. But our staff do whatever they can to make it better.
AFGHANISTAN: What I’ve learnt about bullets you won’t find in books
"That's what I've learnt about bullets, shrapnel and landmines. And it's something you won't find in the books."
Living Under War in Afghanistan
Luca, our Programme Coordinator in Afghanistan, shares what it's like to live a normal life in war.
Afghanistan: Violence escalates in first days of 2016
In the space of only a few hours, there were two attacks on the capital’s airport, only a few days after the attack on the restaurant 'Le Jardin'.
Thank You From Kabul
'I would like to take a moment to thank all those who made it possible through their support to expand this hospital, and to allow us to better cure those who really need it.'
UPDATE FROM THE FIELD: AFGHANISTAN
"They're not just numbers, statistics or "collateral damage". They're people. And that's how they should be seen, always."