Record Levels of Hunger Persist in Afghanistan
May 9, 2022
Lingering drought and the deep economic crisis mean unprecedented hunger will continue to threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of people across Afghanistan.
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Location: Afghanistan
World Food Program USA Announces Three New Grantees for the Catherine Bertini Trust Fund for Girls’ Education
March 8, 2022
World Food Program USA announces three new grantees for The Catherine Bertini Trust Fund for Girls’ Education: Lamia Afghan Foundation, Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation and School of Leadership Afghanistan.
“Our Presence Is Hope.” WFP Continues to Serve the People of Afghanistan Through a Bitter Winter of Cold and Hunger
February 4, 2022
Almost overnight, Asia’s most fragile economy collapsed. For millions of people, WFP’s emergency food assistance has been a lifeline amidst chaos and uncertainty.
Time Is Running out for Afghan Families as Their Country Becomes the World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis
January 28, 2022
Over the last four months, Afghanistan has become the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Jane Ferguson gives a heartbreaking account of her recent visit to Kabul.
15 Million Afghans Receive WFP Food Assistance so Far in 2021
December 14, 2021
WFP is rapidly ramping up humanitarian operations in Afghanistan to assist more than 23 million people facing severe hunger in the country in 2022.
“The World Cannot Turn Its Back as the Afghan People Starve.” WFP in a Race Against Time to Stave off Catastrophe
December 10, 2021
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is in a “race against time” to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan. This winter, over half the population face severe hunger as temperatures plummet below zero.
“Things Were Already Desperate”: Afghanistan Set to Become the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis
October 27, 2021
Afghanistan is becoming the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with needs surpassing those in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen, according to figures released this week.
Half of Afghanistan’s Population Face Acute Hunger as Humanitarian Needs Grow to Record Levels
October 25, 2021
Afghanistan is now among the world’s worst humanitarian crises – if not the worst – and food security has all but collapsed. This winter, millions of Afghans will be forced to choose between migration and starvation unless assistance is increased.
Half of Afghanistan’s Children Under 5 Expected to Suffer From Acute Malnutrition as Hunger Takes Root for Millions
October 5, 2021
Without reliable access to water, food and basic health and nutrition services, Afghan children and their families are bearing the brunt of years of conflict and the current economic crisis.
Educated Urban Afghans Are New Face of Hunger as Jobs and Incomes Dry Up
September 22, 2021
Job losses, lack of cash and soaring prices are creating a new class of hungry in Afghanistan, WFP has warned today.
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