Humanitarian Response to the Afghanistan Crisis - WFP 2023

February 2023 - 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 2023 an estimated 28 million people will require humanitarian assistance due to conflict chronic food insecurity displacement the coronavirus (COVID-19) broad economic crisis and climatic events. With GAC’s support in humanitarian emergencies 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 of wheat; and (2) transporting and storing of wheat in Afghanistan.

The expected outcome of this project includes 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.