AFGHANISTAN
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In the past year, nearly one million refugees have returned to Afghanistan, predominantly from Pakistan and Iran, with a small number from other countries. Many returnees pass through transitional camps before resettling in urban centres or informal settlements, as returning to their original homes is often not possible. Prolonged conflict, legal disputes over land, and the sale of property during displacement have left many families without a home to return to.
Children returning to Afghanistan face a host of challenges, including barriers to accessing education. Many have grown up in neighbouring countries, creating language barriers and knowledge gaps that make reintegration into Afghan schools particularly difficult. Street Child’s assessments, done through local partners, in Nangarhar and Kandahar provinces also reveal that nearly 20% of children were separated from their families due to forced evictions, increasing protection risks for those forced to return.
We can and will do more—but we need your help.
AFGHANISTAN IN NUMBERS
22.9m
People are in need of humanitarian assistance.
4.2M
Children are out of school.
14.8M
People are facing food insecurity.
what we are doing
In Nangarhar Province, Street Child, through local partners, has supported 368 children to enrol in hub schools. We ensured they were able to join these schools despite lacking documentation such as birth certificates, which are typically required. Following their enrolment, children underwent assessments to determine their educational level and were placed in the appropriate grade, allowing them to transition back into formal schooling without unnecessary delays.
In addition, our local partners have provided over 2,500 returnee children with vital information about the legal documentation needed for school enrolment. By equipping families with this knowledge, we are helping them overcome systemic barriers and access education for their children.
Raising awareness about education is a crucial part of our work in Nangarhar. In collaboration with UNICEF and local partners, we have conducted information sessions with parents, distributed detailed brochures outlining the enrolment process, and developed a Management Information System (MIS). The MIS tracks the progress of school-aged returnee children, identifies gaps in support, and monitors their enrolment status, enabling us to provide targeted interventions.
At the Toorkham transitional camp, located on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Street Child, through local partners, has been working to support the reintegration of returnee children and their families. Our team has conducted health screenings and counselling, resulting in 576 children and their families being referred to additional support services, including medical care. This approach ensures that returnee families have access to critical services during their transition back to life in Afghanistan.
YOUR IMPACT IN AFGHANISTAN
124,840
Children reached.
31,489
Individuals reached with mental health or psychosocial support services
39,484
Adults reached through our programmes such as teacher training or mental health support.
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