Like many young Afghans, who grew up amidst a history of conflict, Hamasa, 20, years old aspired for a better future through education. She was keen on her studies, finishing...
Carpet weaving is a traditional vocation in Afghanistan, but for Jahangir, it means much more than that. It presented him a unique opportunity to ride on the skills he inherited...
1.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Despite the challenging political and socio-economic environment in Afghanistan, Mutahid has been able to roll out murabaha Islamic compliant product to five provinces. In order to learn from...
Abdul Motaleb, 26, had to give up his studies in the Afghan Army School to take over the role of breadwinner from his aging father.When the health of his father—now...
Hamar Gul, her husband Mohammed Esa, and their five young children were poor but were content and coping with the income of Mohammed, who was a stone miner in Badakhshan....
First, Hafiza lost her husband to a fatal illness. Not long after the tragedy of his passing, her widow daughter died leaving Hafiza the responsibility of earning a living to...
After completing an intensive two-year specialty course in maternity care, Naazi Amani realized her ambition to establish a clinic for pregnant women needing obstetric services. Download Full Story
Microfinance clients are usually motivated by their hopes for better quality of life for the entire family. For Kobra Mirzayee, it’s different. Download Full Story
Three years ago, Mastoora was working as a Loan Officer for a microfinance institution (MFI), helping Afghan women with microenterprises take a loan to start or expand their businesses. Download...
