Afghanistan Peace Campaign
The World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan has expressed deep concern over the country’s worsening economic crisis as temperatures drop, highlighting that millions are in urgent need of aid.
In a statement posted on its X page on Tuesday, January 7, WFP stated that Afghan families are forced to choose between feeding their children and keeping them warm during the harsh winter.
The organization emphasized the need for immediate humanitarian assistance as the cold season sets in, exacerbating the challenges faced by vulnerable populations.
This comes as several international aid organizations have issued warnings about rising poverty and the growing need for humanitarian support in Afghanistan during the winter months.
Earlier, WFP reported that due to a funding shortfall, it cannot provide food assistance to millions of people in Afghanistan during the winter.
According to WFP, it can only support six million people this winter, while an estimated 15 million Afghans will require humanitarian aid to survive.
Simultaneously, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that in 2025, approximately 22.9 million Afghans — nearly half the country’s population — will require life-saving humanitarian assistance.
As Afghanistan faces an escalating humanitarian crisis, the international community must act swiftly to address the funding gap. Increased collaboration among donor nations, aid agencies, and humanitarian groups is essential to save lives.
Efforts to provide immediate aid must be coupled with long-term strategies to address Afghanistan’s systemic issues. Sustainable solutions, such as improving food security and infrastructure, will be crucial to preventing similar crises in the future.