Afghanistan Peace Campaign
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that Canada has contributed approximately $2.2 million to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund.
This agency expressed gratitude for the Canadian government’s aid to Afghanistan in a message posted on its X page on Wednesday, August 7.
OCHA has emphasized that since 2019, Canada has contributed a total of 15.8 million Canadian dollars to Afghanistan.
Previously, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) had issued a report warning about the organization’s budget shortage for continuing humanitarian activities in Afghanistan.
According to the agency, 23.7 million people in Afghanistan will need humanitarian assistance to survive this year.
Meanwhile, several aid agencies have attributed the increase in Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis to climate change, including increased heavy rains, floods, storms, and the return of Afghan refugees from countries like Iran and Pakistan.
The current dire humanitarian crisis highlights the urgent need for international support and collaborative efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
As Canada and other nations step forward with assistance, it is vital to continue and expand these efforts to ensure that the millions in need receive timely and effective aid. Addressing the root causes, such as climate change and geopolitical challenges, will also be crucial in developing sustainable solutions to prevent future crises.