The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced that by 2025, it will provide livelihood support to over 200,000 families across eight provinces in Afghanistan.
In a statement released on Sunday, December 1st, the FAO mentioned that 45,000 of these families are led by women. The aid will be distributed in the provinces of Parwan, Badghis, Jowzjan, Nimroz, Paktika, Nuristan, Badakhshan, and Bamiyan.
According to the FAO, the support will include poultry and beekeeping packages, designed to help these families generate income through the sale of honey and eggs in local markets.
The United Nations has described this initiative as a “transformative change” in the lives of the affected communities.
Yesterday, the World Food Program (WFP) also warned of the worsening food crisis in Afghanistan, particularly as winter approaches. The WFP report highlighted that a quarter of the population in the country lacks the ability to secure enough food to survive.
According to United Nations statistics, more than 23 million people in Afghanistan are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
The FAO’s efforts are part of a broader international initiative to address the growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Despite challenges, organizations like the FAO continue to play a critical role in alleviating the hardships faced by vulnerable families in the region.
The global community is urged to support these initiatives, as the ongoing food insecurity continues to threaten the livelihoods of millions. Enhanced cooperation and timely assistance can help improve the situation, but sustained efforts are necessary to bring about lasting change.
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