Nearly Six Million People in Afghanistan Receive Humanitarian Aid, UN Reports

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that between December and March of the current year, 5.9 million people in Afghanistan have received life-saving assistance. On Monday, June 29th, OCHA emphasized in a statement on its X (formerly Twitter) page that humanitarian funding plays a direct role in saving lives.

According to OCHA, among nearly six million aid recipients, 567,000 individuals received support across multiple sectors simultaneously. These aid efforts address various urgent needs.

OCHA added that any form of aid and financial contribution is valuable and can save lives. The agency stressed the importance of continued support, as Afghanistan remains confronted with a widespread humanitarian crisis.

Earlier, OCHA had warned that by mid-year, only 17 percent of the required budget for humanitarian programs had been secured. The decline in financial resources comes at a time when, following the Taliban’s takeover, widespread economic and administrative restrictions and reduced job opportunities have increased the vulnerability of millions of Afghans, heightening the need for immediate aid.