Photographs of the
Institute for Resource and Security Studies’
Health and Social Reconstruction in Afghanistan
Field Research in
Kabul, Afghanistan
January 2004

Photographs and text by IRSS Field Representatives

Kerry Saner and Palwasha Kakar

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The Afghani is gaining in value, currently just under 50 AFA to a dollar In Khair Khana bazaar, the majority of women wore the blue burqa, either out of tradition, security reasons or poverty Where as in Shar-i-naw, women wore skirts, pants and headscarves.
Ministry of Communication, the tallest remaining building in Kabul due to its provisions against artillery damage, is working on new ways to educate the public. Including installing public internet kiosks where both men and women can be learn basic internet skills. The Kabul stadium is once again being used for football matches. It provides organized sports activities for youth and the ticket price of 2 Afghanis is within the reach of most of the city residents.
The Kabul Zoo is also being reconstructed after years of war And is a place for family recreation and relaxation. At the same time, Mental health remains a major concern for those experiencing years of war and trauma.
Kerry Saner (of IRSS) and Palwasha Kakar transcribing interviews for IRSS’s Health assessment One of the interviews was with a staff member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Recieving a tour of the WHO office
WHO all-terrain vehicles used for field assignments The Khair Khana hospital where WHO recently installed X-ray machines A private hospital, clinics and a pharmacy servicing the Mikroyan apartments
Afghanistan continues to have immense need for sustainable health and security...

But it has carried itself through many trials, with a strong will to survive.

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