The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has emphasized the importance of Afghan families having access to food and healthcare services, stating that it will continue its support.
On Saturday, October 24, marking the 81st anniversary of the United Nations, OCHA announced that it is working with its humanitarian partners to support families across Afghanistan. According to OCHA, these collaborations are designed to help families overcome crises and improve their living conditions.
OCHA stressed that access to food, healthcare, and humanitarian aid is vital for families to cope with existing challenges. The organization has also highlighted the need to invest in livelihoods so that communities can achieve self-sufficiency and rebuild their resilience against crises statements come as Afghanistan faces severe economic and humanitarian crises. The mass return of migrants from neighboring countries and the consequences of climate change, such as recent floods and droughts, have further complicated the lives of millions in the country.
According to OCHA reports, recent devastating floods have sharply increased the need for humanitarian assistance, affecting more than 73,000 people However, the organization has warned that the budget required for humanitarian aid in Afghanistan is facing a serious shortfall and its partners have called on the international community to continue its financial support for humanitarian programs in Afghanistan to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and provide life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable. The continuation of this aid is considered essential for the stability and survival of vulnerable communities in Afghanistan 8sobh
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