KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that from January to September 2024, 15.3 million people in Afghanistan received at least one form of aid.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), OCHA stated that 2.8 million people received three types of sectoral support during this period.
“This was only possible with the generous support of donors who contributed $958.5M as of September,” OCHA added.
The humanitarian situation in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan continues to deteriorate, with nearly 24 million people—over half of the population, primarily women and children—dependent on humanitarian aid.
The country has endured a series of natural disasters in recent years, including earthquakes, landslides, rains, and floods, which have not only resulted in human casualties but also caused substantial financial losses for the already impoverished population.
Earlier, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned that Afghanistan is experiencing crisis-level hunger, with nearly 15 million people urgently needing assistance to survive the upcoming winter. The UN agency has appealed for $787 million to tackle the crisis and prevent starvation during this period.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that approximately 6.6 million people in Afghanistan urgently need shelter to help families preserve their dignity during the winter.
Meanwhile, the humanitarian response is facing a significant funding shortfall this year. The UN’s $3 billion humanitarian appeal for Afghanistan in 2024 remains severely underfunded, with only 37.5% of the required funds secured as of November.
