Afghanistan

Humanitarian Action is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate to realize the rights of every child. This edition of  Humanitarian Action for Children  – UNICEF’s annual humanitarian fundraising appeal – describes the ongoing crises affecting children in Afghanistan; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support …, Appeal highlights, In Afghanistan, 23.3 million people, including 12.6 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance in 2024, mainly due to the residual impacts of a protracted conflict, extreme climate shocks and the country's severe economic decline, which is characterized by high unemployment and a fragile recovery. The exclusion of women and girls…, Key planned targets, Health icon 19.4 million people accessing primary health care in UNICEF-supported facilities Child protection icon 3.6 million children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 600,000 vulnerable school-aged girls and boys reached through community-based education initiatives Wash icon 5.5 million…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, In the two years since the political transition in Afghanistan, the humanitarian response has largely prevented a catastrophe, yet the situation remains extremely difficult for Afghans. A staggering 23.3 million people require humanitarian assistance, 12.6 million of them children. The level of deprivation among Afghan households remains high and…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, The protracted and complex nature of the crises in Afghanistan underscores how critical it is address acute humanitarian needs while simultaneously investing in basic services. In addition, because Afghanistan remains one of the top five at-risk countries worldwide for the effects of climate change, programmes will adopt a risk-informed approach…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/afghanistan HumanitarianAction for Children AfghanistanHIGHLIGHTS In Afghanistan, 23.3 million people, including 12.6 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance in 2024, mainly due to the residual impacts of a protracted conflict, extreme climate shocks and the country's severe economic decline, which is…

Three catastrophic earthquakes have struck western Afghanistan, including one 6.3-magnitude on 7 October 2023, one 6.3-magnitude on 11 October and an 6.4-magnitude earthquake on 15 October. Almost 1,400 people are reported to have been killed in the first two major earthquakes. Donate to help children in Afghanistan, What’s happening in Afghanistan?, Three powerful earthquakes in the space of just over a week have caused devastation for families in western Afghanistan. On the morning of 7 October 2023, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake and several strong aftershocks shook Herat, Badghis and Farah provinces. A second 6.3-magnitude quake struck the region on 11 October. Early on 15 October, a 6.4-…, How many people have been affected?, Almost 1,500 people were reportedly killed in Herat and the surrounding districts. In the three most affected districts, around 150,000 people either completely lost their homes or their homes were severely damaged., How is UNICEF responding?, Afghanistan. UNICEF staff load cartons of family hygiene kits onto a truck ready to be dispatched to earthquake-affected areas of western Afghanistan. UNICEF staff load cartons of family hygiene kits onto a truck ready to be dispatched to earthquake-affected areas of western Afghanistan. UNICEF teams on the ground and delivering crucial aid to…, Global Humanitarian Thematic Funding, Flexible funding makes it possible for UNICEF to deliver assistance to the most vulnerable families when and where it is needed and in a timely and effective manner. For onset emergencies, flexible Global Humanitarian Thematic Funding (GHTF) allows UNICEF to rapidly release funds within 24 hours and react faster and equitably. >>> Read…

Humanitarian Action is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate to realize the rights of every child. This edition of  Humanitarian Action for Children  – UNICEF’s annual humanitarian fundraising appeal – describes the ongoing crises affecting Afghanistan refugees; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, More than 7 million Afghans of varying status are residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in search of protection and asylum. With the humanitarian situation inside Afghanistan still dire and fluid, new refugee influxes are expected in 2023. Hosting countries will require additional preparedness…, Key planned results for 2023, Nutrition icon 385,059 children screened for wasting Child protection icon 235,882 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 490,390 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 1.5 million people reached with critical WASH supplies, Funding requirements for 2023, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The dire humanitarian and economic situation in Afghanistan, coupled with its volatile political environment, continues to drive Afghan children and families into neighbouring countries in search of protection and asylum. Seven million Afghans of varying status live in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, UNICEF will continue working with national governments, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, other United Nations agencies and civil society organizations to ensure the rights of Afghan children and families on the move are protected. Guided by the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action, UNICEF will…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2022, 2023 www.unicef.org/appeals/afghanistan-outflow HumanitarianAction for Children Afghanistan RefugeesHIGHLIGHTS1 More than 7 million Afghans of varying status are residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in search of protection and asylum.2 With the humanitarian situation inside Afghanistan still…

Updated 23 April 2024, What’s happening in Syria?, Thirteen years of humanitarian crisis and hostilities has left children in Syria facing one of the most complex emergencies in the world. Almost 7.5 million children in Syria will need humanitarian assistance in 2024 because of the worsening economic crisis, mass displacement, and devastated public infrastructure. The country is also still…, Syrian crisis snapshot, Recent Syria news and features, How have children been affected by the crisis?, For many children in Syria, conflict is the only thing they know. They continue to live in fear of violence, landmines, and explosive remnants of war. They struggle with physical and psychological scars of conflict.  An estimated more than 650,000 children under the age of five are stunted, the result of chronic undernutrition, leaving them at…, What is UNICEF doing to help children in Syria?, Across Syria and in the neighbouring countries, UNICEF and partners continue to work to protect children, to help them cope with the impact of conflict. This includes improving psychosocial support to help children and caregivers recover from trauma, as well as delivering lifesaving support and services for children struggling physically and…, Results for children in Syria, In 2023, UNICEF and partners:, Donate now to help save and change children’s lives, More resources