Francesca
District Approach Coordinator
I have worked in Afghanistan since January 2011. I manage a programme to help support the Afghan Government deliver basic services such as clean water and electricity. I work with a wide range of partners so that we can bring peace, economic development and a better standard of living to people across the country.
Herat: the pearl of Afghanistan
Posted 5 December 2011
Herat is seen as the cultural capital of Afghanistan. It boasts a university, a growing economy, a thriving carpet and crafts industry, and is one of the more secure provinces in Afghanistan. Herat lies in the North West of Afghanistan, bordering Iran and Turkmenistan, and enjoys a thriving economy due to its position in the [...]
