A 27-year-old woman in Kapisa shared: “When the women's clinic in our village closed, women were forced to travel to Kabul or Charikar for health care services. Many of us cannot afford this.”
Date: 12/25
Region: Europe & Central Asia
Country: Afghanistan
Topic: Gender Equality & Inclusion, Health
Policy Lens: Moral Leadership
Additional Context: Following the announcement of the suspension of USAID activities, the offices of several national and international organizations in Parwan and Kapisa provinces have been closed, resulting in numerous employees losing their jobs. Concurrently, the suspension has led to the shutdown of projects in sectors such as health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure, leaving many beneficiaries without access to essential lifesaving services.
The source has requested to remain anonymous.

