Publications

Afghanistan is acutely exposed to climate change due to its mountainous terrain, glacier- and snowmelt-dependent water systems, and heavy reliance on rainfed and irrigated agriculture and livestock. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall, and recurrent floods are straining water supplies, degrading land, and threatening rural livelihoods. These climate pressures are already undermining food security, public …

Climate Change in Afghanistan: Impacts, Risks, and Responses Read More »

On August 31, 2025, at 11:47 PM local time (23:47 AFT / 19:17 UTC), a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan, with its epicenter approximately 27 km east-northeast of Momand Dara district, in Nangarhar and Nurgul district, Kunar. The quake occurred at a depth of 8–10 km, generating severe shaking …

Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan Read More »

During late June and in July 2025, Afghanistan witnessed one of the largest waves of returnees arriving from Iran in recent years, with tens of thousands of Afghans. Many of them were deported, while others returned voluntarily. These returnees arrive with no resources and face urgent humanitarian needs at the border and longer-term challenges to …

Afghan Returnees from Iran: Needs and Response Read More »

Between February and May 2025, Malan Ideal Impact conducted a national wide study to examine safeguarding practices within aid-funded programs in Afghanistan. This snapshot presents an evidence- based analysis of how safeguarding is perceived, practiced, and challenged across the country. By capturing insights from the key informants, beneficiaries, and safeguarding focal points, the report sheds …

Safeguarding Needs Assessment – Afghanistan Read More »

The U.S. government ordered a 90 day halt to all new foreign aid in January 2025 , citing the need to realign U.S. foreign assistance with American national interests. The U.S. government emphasized that foreign aid should directly reflect and serve U.S. strategic objectives. As a result of the order, Afghanistan lost approximately $ 1.8 …

U.S. Aid Stop Work Order Afghanistan Read More »