The EU Releases €61 Million in Humanitarian Aid for People in Afghanistan and Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

As the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan continues to cause serious concern, the EU has released €61 million in humanitarian aid to address the needs of vulnerable individuals in the country, as well as refugees in neighboring Pakistan. A total of €60 million is allocated for humanitarian organizations working in Afghanistan and another €1 million for those in Pakistan.
The new funding will help address the food crisis in Afghanistan, where nearly half of the population faces severe food insecurity. It will also serve to cover other needs such as shelter, protection, healthcare, nutrition, water and sanitation, especially for the population affected by the series of earthquakes that hit the western part of the country in October.
Part of the funding will also support Afghan refugees returning to Afghanistan, prioritizing protection monitoring and immediate support to host communities.
This new aid comes in addition to the nearly €94 million in humanitarian assistance already allocated this year for Afghanistan, including the €4.5 million package approved following the recent earthquakes. EU humanitarian aid to Afghanistan is channeled exclusively through local humanitarian partners.