The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced that 15,000 widows and female head of households in Afghanistan have received aid from the organization this year.
On Friday, October 18, the FAO stated that this assistance included the distribution of chickens, food aid, educational services, and vaccinations.
The organization emphasized that “women are the key to sustainable food security in Afghanistan” and noted that Afghan women’s access to food has improved due to these efforts.
However, earlier in September, the World Food Programme (WFP) reported that 3.9 million people in Afghanistan, including 2.8 million children under the age of five, are suffering from acute malnutrition.
Additionally, 2.4 million Afghans are grappling with severe hunger, highlighting the ongoing food insecurity in the country.
The report indicates that at least 23.7 million people in Afghanistan will need urgent assistance this year.
As winter approaches, the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is expected to worsen. Millions of Afghans face the dual challenges of hunger and harsh weather conditions, with many unsure of how they will secure their next meal.
The dire situation underscores the need for continued international support to prevent further suffering, particularly as vulnerable populations, including women and children, bear the brunt of the crisis.
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