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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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