EU allocates fresh 15 million euro aid package for Afghanistan
The European Union has allocated 15 million euros in additional aid to strengthen food security and support livelihoods in Afghanistan. The funding will be spent in cooperation with the World Food Programme and will focus on tackling hunger, malnutrition, poverty and the effects of climate change.
Under the programme, part of the budget will go to school feeding, support for farmers and creating jobs and income opportunities for vulnerable families. The aim is to ease livelihood pressures on families facing food insecurity and economic hardship.
Eric Beum, head of cooperation at the EU delegation, said the aid reflects the European Union’s commitment to the people of Afghanistan, especially women, children and vulnerable families. He added that investment in agriculture and food industries could help improve nutrition, preserve family income and strengthen the economy in rural areas.
The World Food Programme also said the support would continue for another 12 months and would place greater emphasis on supporting agriculture and food industries, improving food quality and strengthening local markets. John Ayliffe, the agency’s representative in Afghanistan, said the aid could play a role in strengthening livelihoods, the local food system and creating more opportunities for women and young people.
The World Food Programme is one of the main relief agencies in Afghanistan and works in food aid and support for needy families. In recent years, Afghanistan has faced widespread poverty, climate vulnerability and a persistent food security crisis.
