To better gauge Afghans’ hopes and fears regarding the future of the country, IRC researchers consulted 136 of the 650 Afghans who serve on our staff across the country. This report highlights their observations and outlines recommendations for international engagement in Afghanistan beyond 2014.

One year since the earthquake, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and our partners in Syria and Türkiye are continuing to focus on critical relief needs, while emphasising long-term, sustainable support to rehabilitation and early recovery in impacted communities.