Rebuilding livelihoods in Afghanistan’s rural communities

Afghanistan has been hit hard by rising food and fertilizer prices, and is still dealing with the aftermath of the COVID19 pandemic.

IFAD’s Crisis Response Initiative is helping pastoralists in Herat build resilience against crises by training pastoralists in animal husbandry practices, providing veterinary units with equipment and supplying high quality feed during winter months. Healthier animals produce more milk, which is collected and processed at centres set up by the CRI.

By strengthening the livestock sector and promoting access to markets, the CRI is playing a vital role in strengthening food security and agricultural development in Afghanistan.

The Crisis Response Initiative protects livelihoods and builds resilience in rural communities by addressing the urgent needs caused by crises while tapping into new market opportunities for small-scale producers. It focuses on tailored interventions to prevent hunger and food insecurity, while supporting sustainable food systems.