Economy

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  Economy

  2022-12-09

  Irrigation project in Jawzjan offers 250 residents temporary jobs

  'This project helps all of us put food on our tables,' said one labourer. 'I hope I will be able to continue my job and build my country.'

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  Economy

  2022-12-07

  Award-winning Herat female entrepreneur creates jobs for 100 locals

  Nafas Gul Jami has provided steady incomes for 70 women and 30 men in Herat at her food processing centre, which makes jams and pickles.

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  Economy

  2022-12-05

  Aid organisation connects 1,400 families in Takhar to water supply network

  Before the water supply network became operational, some residents in the Rostaq district would have to fetch water from rivers and streams as far as 4km away.

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  Economy

  2022-12-01

  WFP, FAO provide poultry packages to over 500 women in Kandahar

  Each package includes 30 pullets, 150kg of poultry feed, three wooden beams, and feeding and watering equipment.

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  Economy

  2022-11-29

  UNICEF trains hundreds to find employment in Herat

  UNICEF and a German charity recently trained 550 men and women for a variety of trades.

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  Economy

  2022-11-25

  Vocational training centre in Baghlan helps break cycle of poverty

  The centre, established by WFP and Aga Khan Development Network, is training 427 women and 73 men in skills such as tailoring, stitching, leather embroidery and motorcycle repair.

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  Economy

  2022-11-23

  UN kicks off construction of rug weaving centre in Jawzjan

  Once completed, the centre, which will be built by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, will create 1,200 jobs.

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  Economy

  2022-11-18

  UN provides sewing training, tools and stipends for 200 women in Sar-e-Pul

  The nine-month sewing course is aimed at creating employment opportunities, helping women become self-sufficient and combating poverty and unemployment.

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  Economy

  2022-11-15

  24 million Afghans benefit from life saving international aid in 2022

  Millions received food and livelihood support through September thanks to record humanitarian aid, but more funds and projects are needed to help families survive winter.

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  Economy

  2022-11-14

  UN distributes improved seeds, fertilisers to thousands of Kunduz farmers

  The improved wheat seed is expected to help increase yields on each 0.2 hectare of land by 140 to 280kg.