Humanitarian Response to the Afghanistan Crisis - Wheat Procurement - WFP 2022

November 2022 - Before the Taliban takeover the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan was already one of the worst in the world. Since the Taliban takeover humanitarian needs have worsened and the challenging operational context has been further complicated. In 2022 an estimated 24 million people require humanitarian assistance due to conflict chronic food insecurity displacement the coronavirus (COVID-19) and climatic events. With GAC’s support in humanitarian emergencies the World Food Program (WFP) focuses on providing targeted food assistance to reduce acute malnutrition and food insecurity and protect livelihoods. Project activities include (1) procuring and milling wheat from Ukraine; and (2) transporting and distributing wheat in Afghanistan.

The expected outcome for this project is increased access to food assistance for crisis-affected populations in Afghanistan. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises.