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ACT in Afghanistan

ACT Alliance organisations meet in what we call a Forum to do joint analysis of the national situation, and joint planning.

Link through to Forum page in ACT Groups

International organisations in Afghanistan
Organisations funding work in Afghanistan
About Afghanistan
  • Population: 28.1 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital and largest city: Kabul
  • Area: 652,225 sq km (251,773 sq miles)
  • Major languages: Pashto, Dari (Persian)
  • Major religion: Islam
  • Life expectancy: 44 years (men), 44 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Afghani = 100 puls
  • Main exports: Fruit and nuts, carpets, wool, opium