Japan Contributes $7 Million to WFP to Combat Hunger in Afghanistan

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has received a $7 million contribution from the Government of Japan to provide emergency food assistance, combat malnutrition, and support school feeding programs in Afghanistan.

The funding will enable WFP to assist nearly 30,000 families—over 200,000 people—for three months, while more than 60,000 pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and children will receive specialized nutrition support. 30,000 schoolchildren will also benefit from daily school snacks aimed at improving concentration and learning.