Helping Families Through Winter in Afghanistan

Winter in Afghanistan has its own beauty: snow on the mountains, families gathered around the sandali, long evenings of tea and stories. It also brings real demands on households, from keeping homes warm to keeping kitchens stocked. For Afghans abroad, the colder months are a natural time to think about how to help, both within the family and beyond it.

Start planning before the cold arrives

The best time to think about winter is in autumn. Talk with your family about what the coming months will look like and what would make them easier. Some households want help with food, others with phone credit so they can stay in touch while spending more time indoors. Planning early means you can spread support across the season instead of rushing when the weather turns.

Keep the kitchen stocked

A full kitchen brings peace of mind in winter. The monthly family food package is delivered on a schedule and comes with 5% off, so you can arrange steady support for the whole season. Yar delivers across all 34 provinces; in winter, it is wise to order a little earlier, as weather can slow travel in some areas. Browse the food packages to choose what suits your family.

Stay in touch through the long evenings

Winter evenings can feel long, especially for elders. A regular call, a video of the children playing in the snow where you live or a shared recipe can bring warmth across the distance. Keeping relatives' phones active with a mobile top-up, which usually arrives within 30 minutes, makes these conversations possible.

Reaching beyond your own family

Many people also want to help neighbours, a former teacher or families in their home district. Yar's charity fundraisers let community members raise money for a specific need. Every fundraiser is reviewed by Yar before it goes live, and Yar may call the organiser and check their ID. Donations can be made by card or HesabPay; Yar keeps 5% for payment costs and pays the rest to the organiser.

• Read the fundraiser description carefully before giving
• Give an amount you are comfortable with, however small
• Share fundraisers you trust with friends and relatives
• Remember that Yar is not a registered charity, and donations are not tax-deductible unless the organiser says otherwise

Warmth is more than heat

Help in winter is not only about things. A kind message, a remembered name, a question about how someone is coping all bring a different kind of warmth. Families often remember these gestures long after the snow has melted.

To begin, browse the Yar shop or see current fundraisers from the community.