Health & Wellbeing
Building a Healthier Afghanistan,
One Community at a Time
Overview
At Compassionate Afghanistan, we believe that health is the foundation of survival, dignity, and long-term prosperity. Afghanistan faces one of the world’s most fragile health systems, marked by high maternal and child mortality, widespread malnutrition, and a critical lack of accessible care in rural areas.
Our Health & Well-Being Thematic Area is committed to reversing this crisis through community-driven, sustainable, and equitable health solutions. We work with Afghan health professionals, government agencies, and local communities to ensure every person, especially women and children, can access quality care, no matter where they live.
While large-scale programs are under development, we are already actively conducting health needs assessments, building partnerships, and laying the foundation for transformative, life-saving healthcare interventions across Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s Health Crisis in Numbers
1 in 10 children dies before their 5th birthday (UNICEF)
638 maternal deaths per 100,000 births, one of the world’s highest
40% of children under 5 suffer from acute malnutrition
12 million people lack access to basic healthcare
70% of rural clinics are without doctors, electricity, or essential medicines
These numbers reflect a national emergency, and a moral imperative for action.
Our Vision:
A healthier Afghanistan where every woman can give birth safely, every child receives care, and no family is left behind.
Our Mission:
To provide inclusive, equitable, and adaptable education and literacy opportunities that build resilience, restore hope, and enable Afghans to thrive locally and compete in the global landscape.
Core Values
Community Leadership: Solutions driven by Afghan health professionals and rooted in local wisdom.
Sustainability: We invest in training, systems, and infrastructure that endure.
Collaboration: We work closely with the Ministry of Public Health, local hospitals, and NGOs.
Resilience & Innovation: We use creative strategies, like telemedicine and solar-powered clinics, to overcome systemic barriers.
Area of Interventions
We are designing a multi-tiered health system response with five primary components:
Maternal & Child Health
Primary & Emergency Healthcare
Nutrition & Disease Prevention
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Health Workforce Development & System Strengthening
Current Active Programs
Compassionate Care: Midwifery Clinical Training
Urgent Appeals & Campaigns
Midwifery Training Program
Photo: Eng. Ah. Jawid Haidary
Compassionate Care: Mobile Clinic
A Mother’s Cry. A Community’s Answer.
Raheema was pregnant, homeless, and hungry, her children sleeping under the open sky.
With just $200, we gave her food, medical care, and hope.
Support a family like Raheema’s for $150
Food. Health. Dignity.
Why Partner with Compassionate Afghanistan?
Compassionate Afghanistan’s strengths lie in its community focus, local expertise, and a professional healthcare network.
Professional Advisors & Networks: With strong partnerships with hospitals and government bodies like the Ministry of Public Health, and a team of Afghan doctors fully immersed in their communities, our programs create real, lasting change.
Innovation for Good: From solar-powered facilities to advanced telemedicine, we develop scalable solutions.
Community-Driven Solutions: Programs are designed to equip communities with the tools for sustainable health improvements.
Global Alignment: Aligned with WHO’s Emergency Response policies and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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