Japan Pledges $4 Million to Support Vulnerable Families in Afghanistan
The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that Japan has allocated $4 million to support vulnerable families in Afghanistan. The agency stated that this new aid will enable thousands of people to access food and nutrition services.
In a message on X (formerly Twitter), the WFP welcomed the support from the people of Japan and added that this funding will provide emergency food assistance to nearly 80,000 Afghans over the next 12 months. Additionally, around 30,000 mothers and children will benefit from essential nutrition services.
The agency emphasized that continuing such aid plays a crucial role in preventing the further spread of hunger in Afghanistan, a country facing a deep economic and humanitarian crisis following the political developments in 2021 and the extensive restrictions imposed by the Taliban administration. Millions of its residents remain reliant on humanitarian assistance.
The Japanese Embassy in Kabul had previously announced that from November 22 to December 21 of last year, the Japanese government approved $19.5 million in humanitarian aid and essential services for Afghanistan. According to the embassy, this aid is distributed through the United Nations, other international organizations, and Japanese non-governmental organizations.
According to provided information, with this latest package, Japan’s total assistance to Afghanistan since August 2021 has exceeded $549 million.
