Afghanistan is a beautiful and rugged country situated in the heart of Asia. From the majestic, snow covered peaks of the Hindu Kush mountains to the blue and raging waters of Amu Darya and Helmand River valley and the beautiful green valleys of Nooristan and Panjshir, Afghanistan is endowed with awe-inspiring and breath-taking natural beauty. The Afghan people themselves are an extension of this extraordinary, beautiful and rugged land. They embody the best attributes of their nation through their uncompromising love for freedom, their strength of character, and their unmatched hospitality and generosity.
For over four decades, Afghans have been living through foreign interventions, civil war, insurgency, and widespread insecurity. It has severely disrupted Afghanistan’s economic growth trajectory, limiting economic opportunities and exacerbating poverty. By latest estimates, more than 80% of the population is living under the poverty line with the government unable to meet the basic needs for the people. Helping Hand Relief for the Poor (HHRFTP) was established in 2016 to help provide material, monetary and educational assistance to Afghan families with a focus on widows and orphans.