Baby Habib being screened for malnutrition.

Baby Habib* is screened for malnutrition at a health clinic supported by the IRC in Afghanistan. Over 90% of the country’s clinics are expected to shut down as a result of the economic impact of sanctions. (*Names have been changed.) Photo: Kellie Ryan/IRC

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A woman walking along a dirt road.

Nazo* is an IRC-trained community health volunteer who goes door to door visiting mothers and teaching them how to help their children avoid becoming malnourished and getting sick with other diseases. Photo: Kellie Ryan/IRC

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A mother and daughter purchasing food at the market.

Noor* takes her daughter to the local market to purchase food for her family using emergency cash from the IRC. Food prices have skyrocketed as the economy collapses, and families cannot afford what they need to survive. Photo: Kellie Ryan/IRC

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A group of girls seated.

The IRC provides safe learning spaces and community-based education. Women and girls in Afghanistan are now at higher risk of gender-based violence, child marriage, and exploitation and abuse as resources become scarce and needs go unmet. Photo: Stefanie Glinski/IRC Learn more about our work in Afghanistan.

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