Irrigation projects for 2024
We want to help people build better irrigation infrastructure. We will support 5 small scale irrigation structures, two channels and 3 irrigation pools.
Two irrigation channels
In rural Daikundi, many almond farmers are using rudimentary irrigation schemes like furrow irrigation to water almond trees. However, over long distances, a lot of water is lost with furrow irrigation. Today, climate change is leading to ever more frequent droughts in Afghanistan. Improving irrigation systems thus becomes a necessity for farmers. It enables them …
Two new irrigation pools
In spring of 2023 we are continuing our irrigation work. In the two villages Beya and Seya Jangal the villagers need irrigation pools to water their almond trees and plant wheat and vegetables. Irrigation structures like small pools serve as water reservoirs and facilitate water management. It allows increasing the amount of land under cultivation …
English classes
English is an important skill that opens up new opportunities and broadens horizons. In Daikundi, many people understand the importance of education and private English courses are common. However, given the dire economic circumstances in Afghanistan today many families cannot afford English classes for their kids. We support four English teachers so that they can …
Winterisation
This winter, Afghanistan is suffering through a cold wave. Temperatures are consistently below zero and in some provinces they dropped to -34°C. It is the coldest winter in at least a decade. Climate change is increasing the likelihood for extreme temperatures. Resilience towards climate change requires being able to deal with temperature extremes. However, due …
Literacy courses for women
In Afghanistan about 80% of all women never have had the chance to attend school or to learn how to read and write. We are offering a basic literacy course specifically for adult women in Daikundi. They are curious and want to learn and we try and provide an opportunity for them. This winter holidays, …
Winter Courses
During the winter school holidays we offered courses for students in mathematics, physics and chemistry in Miramor, Daikundi. Three teachers are teaching students who are also studying these subjects in secondary school. Our courses are open for girls and boys. They started on December 22nd, 2022, and went on until the beginning of the next …
Planting trees
Almond trees are an important cash crop for the people in rural Daikundi. In spring and summer, we have helped villagers improve their irrigation structures to water their trees. Now in late November and early December it is the perfect time to plant new trees. In Sarawood, Mr. Khodabakhsh has a small tree growing business …
Building a school in Daikundi
The villagers in Bargar need a school for the kids in the area. So far, the children were taught outside or in a tiny private house. We decided to support them and help pay the construction workers. This project will support education, it creates employment during a severe economic crisis and improves local infrastructure. The …
Drinking water for Kharbidak and Baghalak
For the villages Kharbidak and Baghalak, we bought drinking water tanks. In Baghalak, there are nine families who live in houses that do not have any water source. In Kharbidak, 6 families lack adequate running water. Ahmad Zaher bought the material in Kabul ad Ghazni. This includes two water tanks, hoses, two pumpts and two …