We aim to address Afghanistan’s critical health and nutrition workforce gaps through focused academic training and research
Afghanistan Institute of Nutrition and Home Economics
The Afghanistan Institute of Nutrition and Home Economics, an affiliate of AINHE-O and registered separately as an academic institute in Afghanistan, strives to build a capable workforce within and beyond the institute to guide policies and programs tackling hunger and malnutrition in Afghanistan. By uniting nutrition experts and academics, we provide diploma and certificate programs designed to enrich the expertise of both emerging and established professionals in the nutrition field. The Institute aims to advocate for and implement academic training programs in nutrition, a crucial and unmet gap in Afghanistan, and promote and conduct context-based research, to address capacity gaps and inform policies and interventions in nutrition.
Programs Offered Currently
- Diploma in Human Nutrition (2 Years)
- Short Term Certificate Courses
- Research Training and Mentorship
How to Get Enrolled
In order to seek admission in one of the Associate degree program, students are required to:
Step 1.
Reach out to us via email (academics@ainhe.org.af) or phone (+93730444453) to take an eligibility screening
Step 2.
Take a written assessment
Step 3.
Participate in program courses and assessments
Step 4.
Graduate successfully and enter the nutrition workforce of Afghanistan
Internships and mentorship support will be provided to graduates of our programs to gain work skills and receive career counselling support.