The European Union has provided €15 million in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan through the World Food Programme (WFP), according to a report by Pajhwok Afghan News.
The funding is intended to help address acute food insecurity and provide essential assistance to vulnerable communities across the country. The contribution comes as millions of Afghans continue to face severe economic hardship, rising poverty and limited access to adequate food.
The WFP is one of the major humanitarian organizations providing food assistance in Afghanistan, supporting vulnerable families affected by poverty, displacement and other humanitarian pressures. European funding enables the agency to maintain critical operations and deliver assistance to communities facing the greatest food security risks.
The latest contribution comes amid growing concerns over Afghanistan’s humanitarian situation. International organizations have warned that reductions in humanitarian funding and deteriorating household economic conditions could leave more people dependent on emergency assistance.
For many vulnerable families, food assistance remains an essential lifeline, particularly in areas where employment opportunities and household incomes remain limited. Humanitarian agencies have continued to call for sustained international support to prevent further deterioration in food security.
The EU’s €15 million contribution is therefore expected to help the WFP provide life-saving food assistance and support to communities facing acute needs.
The funding also underscores the continued role of international donors in responding to Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, despite broader challenges surrounding aid financing and the country’s political situation.
As food insecurity remains a major concern, humanitarian organizations are expected to continue seeking additional resources to reach vulnerable populations across Afghanistan.