One in two people living in Afghanistan have have experienced depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder, but fewer than 10% are able to access adequate psychosocial support. In response to this, we launched the Salamat Hotline, offering a safe and dependable environment for vulnerable Afghans.

In 2019, 548,607 Afghans returned from neighbouring countries including Iran, Pakistan and Turkey, while 1,445 returned from various European countries. Yet, high rates of unemployment coupled with the psychological impact of return means that returnees struggle to reintegrate into society and risk becoming marginalised.