Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

Project period:

18.10.2021 - 18.04.2022

Granted amount:

1,998,880,- DKK

Total budget:

1,998,880,- DKK

Organization:

Dansk Folkehjælp - DFH

Pool:

DERF - Nødhjælpspuljen

Grant type:

21-002-SP Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

World goals:

Goal 1: No Poverty

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Efforts take place in:

Afghanistan

Resume

The take-over of Afghanistan by the Taliban culminated on August 15. This has caused a spike in the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan during the weeks that followed. The spike comes in a complex crisis situation characterized by long-term conflict, forced displacement, and disasters such as drought and COVID19. Therefore, immediate lifesaving humanitarian assistance reaching 11.305 vulnerable people is necessary in order to stop the ongoing crisis becoming worse. Basic utilities like food and clean water is a great need for IDP’s, returnees and vulnerable host communities in order to survive the winter ahead and can be provided through Cash distribution. Winterization packages is also essential for the areas around Faryab where degrees will drop in the coming months leaving vulnerable families in a life-threatening state. Gas, blankets and warm clothes are essential items to keep a safe and healthy level for vulnerable families.