Afghanistan Peace Campaign
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that from January to March 2025, meeting the basic needs in Afghanistan has faced serious challenges.
According to OCHA, since the beginning of 2025, there has been difficulty in providing essential services such as education, food, health, nutrition, and shelter due to a lack of funding. Many humanitarian activities have been delayed or disrupted because of insufficient financial allocations. The organization stressed the need for additional financial support to ensure the provision of these services, transportation, and other related activities.
The funding shortfall has complicated an already dire situation, as Afghanistan grapples with widespread economic and humanitarian crises. OCHA has warned that if financial resources are not secured, the basic needs of many vulnerable individuals in Afghanistan who rely on humanitarian aid will go unmet.
In response, local officials and humanitarian activists have repeatedly urged the international community to increase financial support for humanitarian projects in Afghanistan to address this crisis.
Meanwhile, the International Red Cross (ICRC) highlighted the rising numbers of internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to ongoing conflict and natural disasters, further straining the country’s fragile healthcare and infrastructure systems. The ICRC continues to provide medical assistance but has faced operational challenges due to funding shortages.
The World Food Program (WFP) also expressed concerns over food insecurity in Afghanistan, noting that millions of people face hunger amid the economic collapse. WFP’s country director in Afghanistan emphasized the need for more international aid to sustain food distribution programs, especially in rural areas. Reports indicated that nearly 50% of Afghanistan’s population is dependent on food assistance, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
Additionally, UNICEF has raised alarms regarding the impact of the ongoing crisis on children, especially in terms of education and access to healthcare. According to reports, nearly 3.5 million children in Afghanistan are out of school, with many more at risk of malnutrition and disease. UNICEF continues to urge the international community to provide funding to address these children’s needs, warning that the future of an entire generation is at risk without immediate action.