The World Food Programme has announced that over the past nine months, it has distributed emergency food aid to 260,000 vulnerable individuals, including 37,000 families.
The organization stated in a press release on Monday, July 29, that this aid was provided through a $3.2 million grant from the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund for Afghanistan.
According to the press release, the aid was funded by the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) and delivered by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KS Relief) from Saudi Arabia.
The organization reported that nearly 4,000 metric tons of aid, including wheat flour, chickpeas, vegetable oil, and salt, were distributed to those in need.
The report indicates that this funding has helped the World Food Programme reach more needy families in a country where one-third of the population is hungry.
The aid was distributed to vulnerable families in the provinces of Badghis, Bamyan, Farah, Ghor, Helmand, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar, Kapisa, Khost, Kunar, Laghman, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Paktika, and Urozgan.
Previously, the World Food Programme had also reported assistance to thousands of individuals in need in Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned of increasing needs in Afghanistan, stating that $23.7 million is required to address these needs.
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan underscores the urgent need for continued and increased international support. The World Food Programme’s recent efforts highlight the critical role of global cooperation in alleviating hunger and providing relief.
However, with the growing number of people in need, sustained funding and aid are essential to ensure that vulnerable populations receive the assistance they require to survive and rebuild their lives.
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