What Afghanistan’s rotten apples tell us about its non-profit sector

Author: Hujjatullah ZiaPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Afghanistan
Business & EconomyWorld / International
What Afghanistan’s rotten apples tell us about its non-profit sector

A trip to Daikundi province in Afghanistan revealed the failure of NGO projects. Zero-energy storage houses only served a few families, leaving apples rotting under trees. Another project using imported seeds produced poor-quality harvests, with each family receiving only about 450 Afghans ($7) worth of vegetables. Farmers suffered losses with no accountability from the NGOs.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more