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ICRC Afghanistan

@ICRC_af

Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross covering Afghanistan. Posting about the role and activities of the @ICRC.

 Kabul
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Joined March 2015
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The @ICRC has donated forensic supplies to the Departments of Public Health in 12 provinces across Afghanistan to support forensic personnel in conducting forensic examinations and providing essential forensic services with appropriate equipment.
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Through a six-day training, the @ICRC_af provided @ARCSAfghanistan and Urban Water Supply Department staff with practical skills to assess & identify urgent needs and support the restoration of essential water services for communities during emergencies.
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“When locusts destroyed our crops, we had no food. With this money, we can buy seeds to farm our land.” In #Badghis, the @ICRC provided cash assistance to 690 farmers to help them purchase seeds and fertilizer, restore their farmland and meet their families’ basic food needs.
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Johannes Bruwer@JohannesBruwer1Oct 25
In #Badghis, the @ICRC provided cash to 690 farmers across 12 villages in #Qadis district to help them address challenges and support their agricultural activities.   The assistance aims to strengthen livelihoods affected by years of hardship and poverty.
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To strengthen operational capacity and support the sustainable delivery of water services to communities in #Kunduz, the @ICRC provided the Water Supply Department with: ✅11,500 metres of water pipes. ✅9 water pumps. ✅1,500 water meters.
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In #Herat, families relied on irrigation canals for drinking water, putting their health at risk.   In response, the @ICRC_af repaired or installed more than 270 hand pumps to help communities access safe water closer to home and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases.
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“Now, our water is clean and safe, and diseases have decreased.” 💧 With support from the @ICRC, 275 hand pumps were installed or repaired in #Gulran, #Herat, improving access to safe drinking water for 38,500 people.
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The @ICRC provided medical & non-medical supplies to #Paktia Regional Hospital, a key referral hospital in southeastern #Afghanistan. The support aims to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to deliver emergency & surgical care, particularly for weapon-related injuries patients.
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Today, the @ICRC & @ARCSAfghanistan signed a new 3-year agreement to strengthen their humanitarian actions in @AFG. The agreement focuses on emergency response, healthcare, water & sanitation, restoring family links, reducing risks from explosive hazards & supporting livelihoods.
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In #Badghis, drought, unpredictable rainfall and flooding threaten the livelihoods of farmers. To help protect their farmland, the @ICRC is implementing a Cash-for-Work project to rehabilitate a village irrigation canal and build a protective wall against floods. @ICRC_af
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Kunar Provincial Hospital provides vital medical services to people affected by conflict-related injuries. Recognizing the hospital’s role, the @ICRC provided medical & non-medical supplies to strengthen its Emergency Department in delivering lifesaving care during emergencies.
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The @ICRC continues to rehabilitate the @ARCSAfghanistan Basic Health Centre in #Badghis to improve the quality of healthcare services and ensure better access to essential medical care for patients, particularly those living in remote areas.
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Johannes Bruwer@JohannesBruwer1Oct 11
With financial support from @ICRC_Af, @ARCSAfghanistan has completed vital water infrastructure in Zazi Aryob, #Paktia, providing irrigation for around 4,000 jeribs of farmland across three villages and employment for 84 vulnerable local workers.
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In #Zabul, 700 conflict-affected families received cash assistance from the @ICRC and @ARCSAfghanistan. Their homes were damaged or destroyed, and their livelihoods were disrupted. This assistance will help them address their most pressing needs & begin rebuilding their lives.
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Johannes Bruwer@JohannesBruwer1Oct 7
As part of our focus on assisting in the treatment of wounded, at the regional hospital in #Paktia, @ICRC_Af is renovating and expanding the triage room to increase the hospital’s capacity to respond to mass-casualty incidents and provide timely care to emergency patients.
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At 2 years old, Lela developed cerebral palsy, leaving one side of her body paralyzed. Her father took her to many places for treatment, but nothing seemed to help. In 2026, +3,700 ppl with cerebral palsy have been registered @ICRC_af 7 supported rehabilitation centres in #AFG.
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At two and a half, Lela developed cerebral palsy. Today, at the @ICRC_Af Physical Rehabilitation Centre, rehabilitation is helping her build new skills, gain independence and take steps toward the future.
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The @ICRC supports 7 physical rehabilitation centres in AFG, providing rehabilitation services to people with disabilities (PwDs). From Jan to June 2026, we assisted +105K PwDs. Behind this work are dedicated staff, and Maria is one of them. Watch her final goodbye video: 👇
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Following the recent events in #Helmand, @ICRC provided emergency medical supplies to Garmser District Hospital, which is receiving and treating injured patients.
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To support @ARCSAfghanistan health centres, the @ICRC_af provided essential non-medical items to @ARCSAfghanistan Basic Health Centres in #Zabul and #Lashkargah, supporting the delivery of health services to more than 30,000 people across southern #Afghanistan.
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