Livelihood support puts smiles on the faces of returnees!

JEN has started supporting returnees mainly in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, as described in the "Start of Support for Returnees" section.

Today, we introduce the "Livelihood Support Project”.

Returnees are forced to return to Afghanistan from Pakistan. These people move with little or no money or household goods from Pakistan and must start a new life.

Food being prepared and sold on the street with the utensils he had (before the project was implemented).

This project provided (1) tools and (2) business training to give returnees means and skills to help the most vulnerable returnees make a living in their new location.

Currently in Afghanistan, women's employment opportunities are very limited*, making life more difficult for mothers and their children.

*Women are allowed to work at home.

JEN provided sewing machines, irons, and fabrics to female-headed households, giving them the opportunity to work as tailors from their home.

Pictured is the handover ceremony. Gas-powered irons were provided because of a local electricity problem.

For households headed by men, JEN provided wheelbarrows and cooking utensils that could be used to sell products on the street, such as  street food and vegetables.


This is a scene of the handover ceremony. (1) The thirdman from the right is the one whose picture is shown in the "We will start supporting returnees.

Photo from the handover ceremony (2)

Before the project was implemented, the participants reported feeling depressed because they did not see a future, however the project seemed to act as a beacon of hope!

In addition, business training was provided on business design, sales planning, communication, and accounting management as a way to provide skills that can provide a stable income for the future.


Business training (1)

Business Training (2) The training was held at separate venues for men and women.

Those who received assistance said they were glad to be able to do business during Ramadan.

Ramadan is the month of "fasting," one of the Five Elements of Islam. During this period, people can only eat in between sunset to sunrise. In Ramadan people eat more and better meals than usual, and food consumption tends to be higher. The economy is also at its most active after Ramadan, with people feasting and shopping as celebration.

 JEN will continue to monitor and support the recipients of our assistance, ensuring their business success using the tools and skills they gained.

We will continue to work to bring smiles back to the Afghan people!

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