The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) announced a €1 million contribution from Italy to help Afghan women and youth generate legal income.
The funding targets around 7,000 beneficiaries in Herat and Nangarhar, aiming to steer them away from opium poppy cultivation.
The project focuses on promoting saffron farming in Herat and rose cultivation in Nangarhar as sustainable alternatives.
It specifically prioritizes vulnerable households, particularly those headed by women, to provide them with stable livelihoods.
This second phase of the initiative is expected to improve the economic conditions of thousands of families.
It represents a crucial step in empowering women and reducing reliance on the illicit drug economy in Afghanistan.
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