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UNDP’s Integrated Support for Areas of Return in Afghanistan
Helping Families Rebuild Their Lives With Dignity
Afghanistan is going through one of the hardest periods in its recent history. Millions of people have returned to the country, many with no choice. They arrive with almost nothing, hoping to find safety and a fresh start. Instead, they often reach communities already struggling with poverty, lack of jobs, and weak basic services.
These challenges affect everyone, but women, girls and children face the heaviest burden. Many women arrive without support, without income and without a safe place to go. Because of restrictions on movement, education and work, their options are extremely limited. Families face hard decisions, and many girls lose access to school or are pushed into early marriage because of economic pressure.
Without help, these families risk falling into deeper crisis. Some may be forced to leave again. Local tensions can rise, services can break down, and the cycle of displacement continues.
What UNDP Aims to Do
UNDP is working with communities to respond to these challenges in a practical and people-focused way. Our work brings together three types of support that help families rebuild their lives and support long-term recovery.
UNDP’s Integrated Support for Areas of Return in Afghanistan
Why This Approach Matters
This work gives families a chance to settle, find stability and rebuild their future. It helps women access health care, children return to learning, and communities gain the tools they need to recover. By supporting livelihoods, restoring services and promoting social cohesion, UNDP helps communities move from crisis to hope.
Our Commitment
With strong field presence and close partnerships across Afghanistan, UNDP is committed to reaching the most vulnerable families in areas of return. Our goal is simple:
to help people rebuild their lives with dignity and to support communities as they move toward long-term resilience and stability.
