Hagar Shifts to Community Care for Afghan Children Hagar is changing how it supports children in Afghanistan. The organization is moving from residential care to a community-based model. This shift keeps children safe while staying with their families. Why Community-Based Protection? Many Afghan children face serious risks. These include hunger, poor health, lack of schooling, abuse, and trafficking. Hagar’s new model meets these needs directly in communities. “We’re not stepping back—we’re stepping