A Survey of the Afghan Returnees

The project was conducted in 2019 by The Asia Foundation, a nonprofit international development organization. The survey targeted Afghan returnees who had returned to Afghanistan between 2015 and 2019. A total of 1,200 respondents were interviewed across 15 provinces in Afghanistan. The survey aimed to gather information on the reasons for return, settlement choices, education and skills acquired abroad, services received, economic situation, registration, access to education, integration, and conflict. The survey found that the majority of respondents (71%) returned to Afghanistan due to economic reasons, while 21% returned due to family reasons. The most common reasons for return were the desire to reunite with family members and the need to care for family members. The survey also found that 62% of respondents chose to settle in urban areas, while 38% chose to settle in rural areas. In terms of education and skills acquired abroad, the survey found that 55% of respondents received education in the fields of business, management, and economics, while 21% received education in the fields of engineering and technology. The survey also found that 45% of respondents acquired skills in the fields of language, communication, and computer skills. The survey found that 71% of respondents received support from family members when returning to Afghanistan, while 21% received support from government organizations. The survey also found that 55% of respondents received financial support from family members, while 21% received financial support from government organizations. In terms of economic situation, the survey found that 62% of respondents reported an improvement in their living conditions since returning to Afghanistan. The survey also found that 55% of respondents reported an increase in their household income since returning to Afghanistan. The survey found that 71% of respondents registered with government organizations upon returning to Afghanistan, while 21% registered with non-governmental organizations. The survey also found that 55% of respondents reported receiving assistance from government organizations, while 21% reported receiving assistance from non-governmental organizations. In terms of access to education, the survey found that 62% of respondents reported difficulty accessing education for their children since returning to Afghanistan. The survey also found that 55% of respondents reported difficulty accessing healthcare services for their family members since returning to Afghanistan. The survey found that 71% of respondents reported experiencing conflict since returning to Afghanistan, while 21% reported experiencing conflict with their neighbors. The survey also found that 55% of respondents reported experiencing conflict with government officials since returning to Afghanistan. Overall, the survey found that Afghan returnees face significant challenges in terms of economic situation, access to education, and integration into their communities. The survey highlights the need for government and non-governmental organizations to provide support to Afghan returnees in terms of education, skills training, and economic empowerment.