Security in Afghanistan

Afghanistan Blog | 31st October 2007 | Afghanistan

War Child's CEO Mark Waddington takes a look at the changing face of the security situation in Afghanistan where War Child staff work under the shadow of violence.

Music and revolution in Afghanistan

War Child Music | 31st October 2007 | Afghanistan

War Child's CEO enjoys the new face of Afghanistan in a recent trip to the country. Music and revolution rub shoulders on a great night out...

First day in Afghanistan

Afghanistan Blog | 6th November 2007 | Afghanistan

Our new field director in Afghanistan has an eye-opening first day in Kabul before heading west to start working on our project there.

From Kabul to the West

Afghanistan Blog | 12th November 2007 | Afghanistan

Desolation, unhappy memories and western arrogance haunt our Afghanistan field director's journey west from Kabul.

Winter in the West

Afghanistan Blog | 1st February 2008 | Afghanistan

Our field director in Afghanistan reports on life during one of the worst winters in living memory and its impact on the street children we work with.

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Women in Afghanistan

The challenges facing women in Afghanistan are severe. The country is ranked second from bottom on the UN's Gender Development Index and many barriers to education, work and human rights remain. But there are glimmers of hope amongst the darkness. War Child's Security Manager tells us more.

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