BE THE HOPE
for Afghanistan’s Displaced

Join us in raising US$ 1 million to support displaced Afghans to establish 1,000 local businesses, creating thousands of local jobs.

HERE IS THE IMPACT WE WANT TO MAKE

Afghanistan is facing a crisis with over 6 million internally displaced persons due to conflict, natural disasters, and forced returns. Since September 2023, half a million Afghans have returned from Pakistan, with 900,000 more expected by December 2024.

Through our campaign, we are planning to empower thousands of internally displaced persons and returnees in Afghanistan—especially women and girls, youth, and persons with disabilities—by helping them create innovative, locally-owned solutions to start small businesses and rebuild their lives and communities.

Establish 1,000 local businesses

HERE IS WHO WE WANT TO SUPPORT

WOMEN AND GIRLS

YOUTH

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

HERE ARE OUR PROMISES

AND HERE IS HOW WE PLAN TO DELIVER

Local challenges need local solutions through local businesses.

STEP 1 - Identify challenges

Local community members meet to discuss and identify the key local challenges and priorities.

STEP 2 - Proposals

Based on the identified challenges and priorities, community members develop proposals for small businesses that can address these challenges.

STEP 3 - Selection

An expert panel will review and select proposals that demonstrate innovative and viable business ideas, have a strong potential for success, and address specific local challenges faced by displaced communities. These selected proposals will receive support from STFA.

STEP 4 - Results

Local challenges that require local solutions are transformed into local businesses, creating thousands of jobs and supporting hundreds of thousands of displaced Afghans.

TYPES OF SUPPORT WE WILL PROVIDE

TRAINING

Some selected proposals will receive necessary capacity building support including training, coaching and mentoring.

Some selected proposals will receive small grants up to US$ 1,000.

GRANTS

IN-KIND SUPPORT

Some selected proposals will receive necessary equipment and materials worth up to US$ 1,000.

Are you ready to BE THE HOPE for Afghanistan’s displaced?

Despite the enormous challenges they face, Afghan people remain resilient and hopeful. All they hope for is an opportunity to rebuild their lives. Your donation can be that hope.  
Join us to make a difference.

AND HERE IS BIT ABOUT US

Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan (STFA)

The Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan (STFA) enables UN organisations to ‘Deliver as One’ to provide basic human needs support in Afghanistan, particularly, women and girls, youth and persons with disabilities. Established in 2021, the STFA has helped over 5 million Afghans by providing essential services, skills, and jobs so they can rebuild their lives in the longer term. The crowdfunding campaign will help us to further scale the impact and scope of our ongoing work.

Frequently asked questions

  • Your donation will support establishing 1,000 local small businesses. These businesses will provide sustainable livelihoods and locally owned solutions to the challenges faced by internally displaced persons and returnees in Afghanistan, mainly women and girls, youth and persons with disabilities.

  • Small businesses play a crucial role in local economies by creating jobs, generating income, and fostering community resilience. By supporting small businesses, we can help displaced persons rebuild their lives, address local challenges, and reduce dependency on humanitarian aid.

  • The selection process will involve a thorough review of proposals submitted local community members. We will prioritize proposals that demonstrate innovative and viable business ideas, have a strong potential for success, and address specific local challenges faced by displaced communities.

  • We will provide regular updates on the campaign’s progress through our website, social media channels, and email newsletters highlighting the impact including success stories from the supported small businesses and the communities they benefit.

  • We will provide ongoing support and mentorship to the selected 1,000 small businesses, helping them navigate challenges and grow sustainably.

  • We are committed to transparency and accountability. Full financial reports will be conducted and shared with donors. We will also have an open communication channel for donors to ask questions and receive updates on the campaign’s impact.

  • Besides donating, you can help by spreading the word about our campaign on social media, and connecting us with potential partners or sponsors. Every bit of support helps us reach more people and make a bigger impact.