Helping Afghans earn a sustainable, legitimate living is key to helping this country emerge from decades of conflict, instability and chaos.
To create the circumstances in which local livelihoods thrive, Mercy Corps helps women start small businesses using skills such as weaving, carpentry and tailoring, and teaches farmers to grow and sell fair-trade fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Population (2008): 32 million
Size: 41st largest country
Human Development Index rank: 172 (out of 187)
Mercy Corps has worked here since 1986
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