The World Food Programme warns millions of children and mothers in Afghanistan face critical food shortages this winter, urging urgent international aid immediately.
The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that millions of children and mothers in Afghanistan face critical condition due to severe food shortages and lack of basic services. Many families remain without access to humanitarian aid.
John Aylieff, WFP’s director in Afghanistan, cautioned that as winter approaches, any reduction in assistance could worsen the crisis and put children’s lives at risk.
The agency said it is working with local and international organizations to deliver food and nutrition support to affected areas, aiming to prevent deaths and diseases caused by malnutrition.
WFP stressed that now is not the time to cut support, highlighting the urgent need for increased international assistance and solidarity to reach the most vulnerable.
Afghanistan has faced years of overlapping crises, including drought, poverty, and restricted access to essential services, leaving millions exposed to severe humanitarian risks.
Experts warn that without a boost in international aid, vulnerable women and children could face extreme hardship, with the risk of widespread malnutrition rising sharply in the coming winter.
The WFP urged governments and donors to act immediately, emphasizing that timely support could save countless lives and prevent a deepening humanitarian disaster across Afghanistan.
