Agriculture, Food Security, and Livelihoods

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Agriculture, Food Security, and Livelihoods

Agriculture remains a primary source of income and sustenance for many communities in Afghanistan. Our Agriculture, Food Security, and Livelihoods thematic area focuses on strengthening rural livelihoods, improving food security, and enhancing resilience to economic and climate-related shocks. Through sustainable agricultural practices, market-oriented approaches, and community-based interventions, we aim to support vulnerable households—particularly women, smallholder farmers, and marginalized groups—in achieving long-term economic stability and self-reliance.

01.Value Chain Development and Market Access

We strengthen agricultural value chains by supporting post-harvest management, storage facilities, producer groups, and market linkages to increase income opportunities for farmers and small enterprises.

02. Climate-Resilient and Drought Mitigation Programs

We strengthen agricultural value chains by supporting post-harvest management, storage facilities, producer groups, and market linkages to increase income opportunities for farmers and small enterprises.

03.Livelihood Diversification and Income Generation

We support income-generating activities, vocational training, and small enterprise development to diversify household livelihoods and reduce dependency on a single income source.

Sustainable Agricultural Development

We provide farmers with improved seeds, tools, and climate-smart agricultural training to increase productivity and promote sustainable farming practices, including soil conservation and water-efficient irrigation techniques.

Livestock and Animal Health Support

We support livestock owners through veterinary services, vaccination campaigns, feed distribution, and training in animal husbandry to improve animal health, productivity, and household income.

Food Security and Emergency Food Assistance

We implement food distribution, conditional and unconditional cash transfers, and food voucher programs to support vulnerable households facing food insecurity and crisis situations.