The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced the allocation of $35 million from the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund to implement urgent relief programs across the country. This funding aims to address the life-saving and immediate needs of millions of vulnerable residents.<\/p>\n
According to OCHA, the aid will be distributed through partner organizations, with a focus on reaching the most vulnerable segments of society\u2014families facing shortages of food, healthcare, and shelter due to economic crises, widespread unemployment, and natural disasters.<\/p>\n
OCHA further stated that this funding is provided under the “One Life at a Time” plan, led by the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator. The plan emphasizes delivering aid based on principles of neutrality, accountability, and transparency\u2014principles that are critically important amid Afghanistan’s current complex situation.<\/p>\n
The agency also expressed gratitude to the donor countries of the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, noting that continued support will enhance the capacity of relief organizations to respond to the humanitarian crisis. According to UN statistics, over half of Afghanistan’s population requires humanitarian assistance; a situation exacerbated since the Taliban assumed power, with broad restrictions on work and education, economic and social pressures, and increased reliance on foreign aid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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