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Central and South Asia

Afghanistan

Millions of people in Afghanistan face overlapping pressures from poverty, hunger, climate shocks and limited public services. Large population returns from neighbouring countries are adding strain to communities already short of housing and livelihoods. Women and children face heightened barriers to education, health care, nutrition and protection.

  • Food insecurity
  • Protection needs
  • Economic hardship
A woman receives humanitarian cash assistance in Badghis Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: UNICEF/UN0716665

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Four ways into the story.

Reporting and operational updates from humanitarian organizations working on the crisis.

UNICEF

Humanitarian Situation Report: May 2026

A detailed account of health, nutrition, education, protection and cash assistance across all provinces.
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UNICEF

Afghanistan Humanitarian Action for Children 2026

The scale of children’s needs and the response UNICEF is seeking to fund this year.
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OCHA

Afghanistan humanitarian response

Current humanitarian updates, needs assessments and response planning.
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World Food Programme

Afghanistan emergency

Latest information on hunger, livelihoods and food assistance operations.
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