@ICRC_af

Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross covering Afghanistan. Posting about the role and activities of the @ICRC.

 Kabul
icrc.org/en/where-we-work/afghanistan
Joined March 2015
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“Now, our water is clean and safe, and diseases have decreased.” 💧 With support from the @ICRC, 275 hand pumps were installed or repaired in #Gulran, #Herat, improving access to safe drinking water for 38,500 people.
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The @ICRC provided medical & non-medical supplies to #Paktia Regional Hospital, a key referral hospital in southeastern #Afghanistan. The support aims to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to deliver emergency & surgical care, particularly for weapon-related injuries patients.
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Today, the @ICRC & @ARCSAfghanistan signed a new 3-year agreement to strengthen their humanitarian actions in @AFG. The agreement focuses on emergency response, healthcare, water & sanitation, restoring family links, reducing risks from explosive hazards & supporting livelihoods.
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Johannes Bruwer@JohannesBruwer1Oct 16
In #Badghis, drought, unpredictable rainfall and flooding threaten the livelihoods of farmers. To help protect their farmland, the @ICRC is implementing a Cash-for-Work project to rehabilitate a village irrigation canal and build a protective wall against floods. @ICRC_af
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Kunar Provincial Hospital provides vital medical services to people affected by conflict-related injuries. Recognizing the hospital’s role, the @ICRC provided medical & non-medical supplies to strengthen its Emergency Department in delivering lifesaving care during emergencies.
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The @ICRC continues to rehabilitate the @ARCSAfghanistan Basic Health Centre in #Badghis to improve the quality of healthcare services and ensure better access to essential medical care for patients, particularly those living in remote areas.
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Johannes Bruwer@JohannesBruwer1Oct 11
With financial support from @ICRC_Af, @ARCSAfghanistan has completed vital water infrastructure in Zazi Aryob, #Paktia, providing irrigation for around 4,000 jeribs of farmland across three villages and employment for 84 vulnerable local workers.
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In #Zabul, 700 conflict-affected families received cash assistance from the @ICRC and @ARCSAfghanistan. Their homes were damaged or destroyed, and their livelihoods were disrupted. This assistance will help them address their most pressing needs & begin rebuilding their lives.
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Johannes Bruwer@JohannesBruwer1Oct 7
As part of our focus on assisting in the treatment of wounded, at the regional hospital in #Paktia, @ICRC_Af is renovating and expanding the triage room to increase the hospital’s capacity to respond to mass-casualty incidents and provide timely care to emergency patients.
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At 2 years old, Lela developed cerebral palsy, leaving one side of her body paralyzed. Her father took her to many places for treatment, but nothing seemed to help. In 2026, +3,700 ppl with cerebral palsy have been registered @ICRC_af 7 supported rehabilitation centres in #AFG.
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Johannes Bruwer@JohannesBruwer1Oct 6
At two and a half, Lela developed cerebral palsy. Today, at the @ICRC_Af Physical Rehabilitation Centre, rehabilitation is helping her build new skills, gain independence and take steps toward the future.
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The @ICRC supports 7 physical rehabilitation centres in AFG, providing rehabilitation services to people with disabilities (PwDs). From Jan to June 2026, we assisted +105K PwDs. Behind this work are dedicated staff, and Maria is one of them. Watch her final goodbye video: 👇
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Following the recent events in #Helmand, @ICRC provided emergency medical supplies to Garmser District Hospital, which is receiving and treating injured patients.
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Johannes Bruwer@JohannesBruwer1Sep 29
To support @ARCSAfghanistan health centres, the @ICRC_af provided essential non-medical items to @ARCSAfghanistan Basic Health Centres in #Zabul and #Lashkargah, supporting the delivery of health services to more than 30,000 people across southern #Afghanistan.
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Johannes Bruwer@JohannesBruwer1Sep 27
In #Baghlan, a deteriorated irrigation canal is reducing water flow to 240 hectares of farmland, affecting livelihoods of 2,000 families. To address this, we @ICRC are rehabilitating the canal through Cash-for-Work to restore irrigation and enhance community resilience.
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After 5 years in #Afghanistan, Maria, our Physical Rehabilitation Centre (PRC) Team Leader, is saying goodbye 2 one of the patients @Kabul PRC. As she leaves Afghanistan, she takes with her many memories—& leaves behind a lasting impact on the people & colleagues she worked with.
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Spin Boldak District Hospital in #Kandahar serves around 170,000 people living in remote areas. Recognizing the hospital’s vital role, @ICRC provided a complete trauma kit to help health workers deliver timely, quality emergency care during mass-casualty incidents & emergencies.
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In #Kunduz, deteriorating irrigation systems & limited access to water are making daily life difficult. To help address these challenges, @ICRC is rehabilitating a branch irrigation & provide temporary income opportunities for vulnerable workers to support their families.
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As part of our partnership with @ARCSAfghanistan, we provided essential office equipment to @ARCSAfghanistan #Herat Regional Office. The equipment will be distributed to six basic health centres across the western region, helping support their essential services.
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In #Sangin, where years of post conflict have damaged vital infrastructure, @ICRC is rehabilitating five irrigation canals while creating income opportunities for 492 community members.
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