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Afghanistan is one of the world’s poorest countries, and its people have suffered decades of war, a Taliban government and natural disasters. Canada’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, one of Canada’s six priorities, meets some of these desperate needs of Afghans. After years of war and instability, rebuilding Afghanistan is difficult and complicated. But progress is being made:
- Seven years ago, fewer than one million students were in school – and virtually all of them were boys. Today, close to six million students are in school, and more than two million of them are girls.
- In 2001, Afghanistan's economy had hit rock bottom. Today, it is growing albeit at an uneven rate.
- Deaths associated with tuberculosis (TB) declined by 50 percent according to a 2007 report produced
by the Centre for Policy and Human Development at Kabul University.
Despite this progress, Afghans continue to face many challenges. You can learn more here.
Food Aid
Afghanistan faces tremendous recovery needs after decades marked by conflict and misery. While improvements are being made, the stark reality is that hunger still persists in the war-torn country.
Entrepreneurship
The growth of businesses in Afghanistan is seen as one of the most important aspects of stabilizing the country and fostering long-term economic growth. The idea, championed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, is relatively simple: "harness the power of the free market to solve the problems of poverty, hunger, and inequality."
Health
Did you know that landmines in Afghanistan kill or injure more than 60 victims a month, and more than half of these victims are children? Unfortunately, landmines are not the only things that make growing up in Afghanistan difficult.
Education
Things are getting better slowly, but Afghan women are determined to continue to reintegrate into their country’s social, political and economic life. Women and girls comprise the largest category of vulnerable people in Afghanistan, and they continue to face barriers.
Infrastructure
Canada’s signature projects in Afghanistan address the need for improved basic services such as infrastructure. Rehabilitating the Dahla Dam and its irrigation system, constructing access roads and bridges, and building schools in key Kandahar districts are some of the ways Canada is helping Afghanistan recover from decades of neglect, under-funding, and war.
Resources
Do you want to learn more about Afghanistan? Check out the following valuable sources of information on Afghanistan.
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