Afghan leaders and international donors are meeting in Paris to discuss the country's future.
The Afghan President Hamid Karzai will present a $50 billion plan to re-build his nation.
But what are the challenges that ordinary Afghans face - and what do they want from the leaders?
Correspondents Martin Patience and Bhas Solanki spoke to three Afghans in Kabul.
Rebuilding schools
Education in Afghanistan has improved since the American-led invasion in 2001 - 6.5 million children are now in school, 35% of whom are girls.
But there are still major challenges - only Violent attacks continue in Afghanistan ...
Afghan suicide blast kills 15 civilians ...
Afghan president escapes attack in Kabul ...
Taleban attack kills 11 policemen ... 40% of schools in the country have buildings.
The Afghan government wants an extra $4.5bn for schools. Afghan teacher Nazeefa Nazeer (above) told us about what more they need.
Price of food
In spite of international assistance, 53% of Afghans live below the poverty line and 70% do not have a guaranteed supply of food.
The high prices of wheat have adversely hit Afghanistan in recent months. Many families are struggling more than ever to make ends meet.
Taj Mohammed, a baker in Kabul, told us about the struggles he and his customers face.
Finding work
There is still a shortage of work and educated workers are not always able to use their skills.
Many Afghans feel they need to go abroad in order to fulfil potential.
Mohammed Shakib is a student who doesn't expect to find a suitable job once he graduates.
The conference is designed to help and secure a prosperous future for Afghanistan.
But many officials believe it will take the country decades to recover from almost 30 years of war.
(BBC)
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