WFP Provides 350,000 Tons of Aid to Afghanistan in 2023

The United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) has confirmed that it delivered more than 350,000 tons of food assistance to the people of Afghanistan in 2023.

In a statement posted on its official social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, the WFP announced its commitment to continue aiding vulnerable individuals in Afghanistan.

This announcement comes at a time when international reports indicate a rise in unemployment and household debt in Afghanistan over the past two years.

According to the reports, the unemployment rate has reached 31% among men and 8% among women in Afghanistan.

Reports from United Nations agencies in Afghanistan also reveal that more than 23.7 million people in the country need urgent humanitarian assistance, with 15.8 million experiencing food insecurity.

This situation unfolds as Afghanistan grapples with poverty and unemployment, alongside recent earthquakes in the Herat region and the forced return of migrants from neighbouring countries, particularly Pakistan, further exacerbating the needs of the Afghan people.

The WFP’s ongoing efforts aim to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, providing vital food assistance to those most in need.