Millions in Afghanistan still in need as humanitarian funding falls short

KABUL: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan reported that 21.9 million Afghans required humanitarian assistance across various sectors in the first three months of the year, according to local media TOLOnews, reported Xinhua on Sunday.

According to the report, although the organisation planned to provide assistance to 17.5 million people, it was only able to reach 4.7 million individuals, representing approximately 27% of the target population.

The agency added that US$1.7 billion was required to address humanitarian needs across the country. However, only US$195 million, around 11% of the required funding, has been secured so far.

The report further stated that children accounted for 49% of aid recipients, while women represented 30% and men made up the remaining 21%.

The funding shortfall continues to present major challenges to humanitarian operations, limiting efforts to support millions of vulnerable people across Afghanistan.

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