Afghanistan

Hunger from Conflict

One-third of Afghanistan’s population faces extreme hunger, including 3 million people on the brink of starvation. WFP’s food assistance is the last lifeline for millions of Afghans.
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Q&A with Afghanistan Country Director

WFP is committed to staying the course in Afghanistan as long as it is possible to deliver assistance to the Afghan people while ensuring the safety of our staff.

WFP has been in Afghanistan for more than 60 years and despite security and logistics challenges, is on the ground working with partners to get food to those most in need.

Make a difference in Afghanistan

A Nation in Distress

Decades of complex conflicts, combined with an economic crisis and climate shocks, have pushed over 14 million Afghans into the most extreme levels of hunger.

Causes of Hunger

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How We Help Afghans Survive Hunger

WFP has been working in Afghanistan since 1963 with a special focus on women and girls. With your help, we provide:
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Food & Cash
In 2024, WFP reached 11.8 million people through emergency food and cash assistance. WFP prioritizes food assistance for vulnerable women and girls facing extreme hunger.
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School Meals
WFP’s school meals are a lifeline for the children of Afghanistan. Through daily meals, hundreds of thousands of students receive the nutrition they need to thrive in the classroom.
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Child Nutrition
Afghanistan faces the sharpest surge in malnutrition ever recorded in the country. WFP continues to support millions of women and children through nutrition assistance.
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Resilience Building
WFP helps communities to build assets like flood protection walls and water canals. These projects protect agricultural land and combat the effects of the climate crisis.
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Lastest News

The United States of America Boosts WFP’s Lifesaving Activities in Afghanistan With $280 Million