{"id":25570,"date":"2026-10-28T11:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landsaid.org\/pakistan-aid-for-afghan-families\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T08:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T08:24:44","slug":"pakistan-aid-for-afghan-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landsaid.org\/en\/pakistan-aid-for-afghan-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan: Aid for Afghan Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pakistan: Aid for Afghan Families<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>

LandsAid and WESS Support Afghan Refugees in Quetta<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

I want to help<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Help that provides security and opens up new opportunities<\/h3><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Everyday activities become a risk <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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October 2026<\/strong> \u2013 A doctor\u2019s visit, shopping at the market, or the commute to work: What many people take for granted can become a risk for Afghan families who have sought refuge in Quetta, Pakistan. Fearing arrest and deportation, they leave their homes as rarely as possible. At the same time, they often lack the money for food and access to medical care. The situation is particularly difficult for families without a steady income and for women who have to support their households on their own.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>120 families are receiving support<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Together with our local partner organization , WESS ,<\/a> we are supporting 120 of these families, comprising approximately 840 people. We want to help them cope with daily life, protect their health, and create new opportunities to earn their own income. The project is funded by Aktion Deutschland Hilft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Help that comes to the people<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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People who are too afraid of being arrested to leave their homes often cannot access many public assistance programmes. That is why WESS organizes support directly in the affected neighborhoods. Trusted community members help reach out to families and discreetly deliver the necessary assistance to their homes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Everyday necessities<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Households will each receive 50 euros, which they can use to buy food and other essential daily necessities. In addition, they will receive hygiene kits containing soap, laundry detergent, dental care products, and menstrual products. The kits will be distributed twice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Generate your own income<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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For women who can no longer work outside the home due to restricted freedom of movement, it becomes particularly difficult to contribute to their families\u2019 livelihoods. Many have professional skills but are currently unable to make use of them.<\/p>\n

That is why 45 women who already know how to sew are receiving a manual sewing machine and the necessary supplies. This will allow them to resume their work at home and earn their own income. As a result, they gain an opportunity to support their families financially without having to leave home to work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>On-site medical assistance<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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When children get sick or pregnant women need medical care, traveling to a health facility can be an added burden. That\u2019s why a doctor visits families at home, advises them on health issues, and provides essential medications. The program serves 100 households. Among other things, it focuses on care for pregnant women and new mothers, childhood illnesses, and chronic conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Community provides support<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The constant fear of deportation and isolation also take a toll on mental health. Many women have little opportunity to talk about their concerns or find out about available support.<\/p>\n

That is why WESS is establishing local support networks in three city districts. Women from the Afghan refugee community and the Pakistani host community are being trained alongside other trusted individuals. At regular meetings, affected women can share their experiences, talk to one another, and receive information about available assistance. A total of 80 women are expected to receive psychosocial support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>