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Khalid used to struggle to see clearly and suffer with headaches. Now, he is the Head Pharmacist for IAM’s National Organisation for Ophthalmic Rehabilitation (NOOR), helping other people with poor […]

Fatima was almost blind when she came to the IAM eye hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Now she can see again! Find out how…

Our work in water, sanitation and hygiene includes both courses and infrastructure. As we work, we get the whole community involved – children included! Read about how we do that here.

A key part of our mental health programme is to increase awareness about mental health disorders and dispel some of the stigmas that surround mental health disorders. This year, we were able to produce five short videos to address stigmas and educate people about mental health disorders. The first video aims to fight the stigma that people with mental health disorders cannot hold jobs. Check out the video here!

My daughter was two years old when I first came to Afghanistan. At the time, I was both excited and apprehensive about what parenting in Afghanistan would be like. Like being a mum anywhere in the world, there have been highs and lows, precious memories made and challenging moments I’ve learned from. My daughter is now seven and we have a one-year-old son, and despite the challenges, I can honestly say that bringing my children up here continues to be a rewarding experience.

Across Afghanistan, our NOOR eye care programme is well known for quality eye care–but there is a lot more to NOOR than that. Check out our new NOOR infographic to learn all about the programme, our aim, and why it matters.

Our Mental Health Programme works in a myriad of ways to improve the lives of people living with pyschosocial disability in Afghanistan. One of the ways to improve the mental health situation in Afghanistan is to publish research alongside the mental health community and health sector work.

A Call for Abstracts National Mental Health Symposium will be organized around the theme “Achievements, Challenges and Priorities of Mental Health Services in Afghanistan”. This is an initiative by Ministry […]

Maiwand’s Story Maiwand is a student in the Ophthalmic Technicians Training Programme at NOOR’s Eye Care Training Centre. He participates in the Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Skills sessions once each […]

Lessons of Hospitality When I first came to Afghanistan, like many people in the West, I thought I was quite good at hospitality. With my husband, I had lived in […]