On this day, the United States stands with Afghan refugees, the displaced, those who have returned and with those who remain outside of their country.  Since 2002, more than 6.5 million Afghan refugees have come home, most with the assistance of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in the largest voluntary repatriation in UNHCR ... Read More»

Afghanistan is experiencing an intense third wave of COVID-19 cases throughout the country.  The United States stands in solidarity with the Afghan government and the Ministry of Public Health as they work to take action to contain the spread and care for those who fall ill. We are saddened to hear of the deaths of ... Read More»

The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Pooja Jhunjhunwala:‎ Yesterday, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power spoke with President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan to discuss USAID’s enduring partnership with the government and people of Afghanistan, especially Afghan women and girls. Administrator Power and President Ghani discussed how USAID’s focus areas align with the ... Read More»

Infrastructure is the lifeblood of families, communities, districts, and provinces. From rural areas to urban centers, it is quite literally a system that touches all of us. Water infrastructure, like water treatment centers and pipes, carries clean drinking water to our homes and businesses. Dams and irrigation canals are a necessity for farmers to feed ... Read More»