The Kuchis - Afghanistan's Nomads

For at least three thousand years, the Kuchis (pronounced “kootchees”’) have led semi-nomadic lives. During the summer they live in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan. In the winter, they move south to lower-lying areas, often crossing over into Pakistan. more

Donations and How You Can Help

Giving Directly to Shelter Now. Your gift provides help that goes immediately to those who need it the most in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Donations help to provide... more

Shelter Now Schools Open in Pakistan and Afghanistan

“Newroz” or New Year is celebrated every spring in this part of the world. For the children, Newroz also means the start of another school year. This year, Shelter Now was able to open a new school for girls in Afghanistan and the 16th new primary school in the earthquake zone of northern Pakistan. more

Ensuring Survival for Internally Displaced People and Earthquake Victims

It may not have attracted international attention as a humanitarian disaster, but for Shelter Now every human life counts. Refugees from Helmand province in southern Afghanistan are currently fighting to survive... more

Trees of Hope

Trees of Hope This is the name we have given to our fruit plantation training project, which our Herat team is starting up. The harshest winter (2009) in living memory particularly affected this region of Afghanistan, costing many lives... more