Humanitarian organizations in Afghanistan are scaling back their operations as severe funding shortages disrupt the delivery of essential assistance, the United Nations humanitarian office has warned.
According to the UN, some humanitarian facilities and service points have already been closed, while assistance programs have been suspended because of a lack of available funding.
The reduction in humanitarian operations comes at a time when millions of Afghans continue to depend on international assistance for food, healthcare, shelter and other basic needs. Aid agencies have warned that further funding cuts could leave vulnerable communities without critical services.
Humanitarian organizations operating in Afghanistan have faced growing financial pressure as international funding declines. Limited resources are forcing agencies to prioritize the most urgent needs and reduce the scale of some programs.
The closure of service points could particularly affect people living in remote and underserved areas, where humanitarian organizations often provide essential healthcare, food assistance and protection services.
The UN has repeatedly called on international donors to provide additional funding to prevent further disruptions to humanitarian operations in Afghanistan.
Aid agencies say sustained funding is essential to maintain lifesaving services and respond to the country’s ongoing humanitarian challenges, including food insecurity, poverty, displacement and limited access to healthcare.
The latest reductions highlight the growing gap between humanitarian needs and available resources in Afghanistan, raising concerns that continued funding shortages could further worsen conditions for millions of people.