The U.S. Government is the largest donor of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, providing approximately $2.1 billion in humanitarian funding—including more than $1.5 billion from USAID— since August 2021.

3 days ago · The head of the World Food Programme in Afghanistan says the agency can only feed half the millions of Afghans in need after cuts in international aid and an impending freeze in US foreign funding.

3 days ago · Additionally, reports that Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities allegedly steal food aid have created greater demands from international actors for tighter supervision and better tools to counter ...

The United States is the largest humanitarian assistance donor helping Afghans affected by natural disasters and ongoing conflict. USAID supports the Government of Afghanistan’s disaster planning and response capabilities.

Amid significant humanitarian needs, Afghans face constant threats to their human rights—including rights to education and free speech—jeopardizing access to essential services, limiting opportunities to prosper, and barring Afghan women, girls, and other marginalized groups from full participation in society.

Jan 11, 2022 · The UN and partners launched a more than $5 billion funding appeal for Afghanistan on Tuesday, in the hope of shoring up collapsing basic services there, which have left 22 million in need of...

AFGHANISTAN (HRP) Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis in 2025 stems from political instability, economic decline, and climate-induced shocks. Nearly 22.9 million people need assistance due to limited...

Dec 23, 2023 · In 2024, an estimated 23.7 million people – more than half of Afghanistan’s population –are projected to require humanitarian assistance. The fragile Afghan economy, heavily reliant on humanitarian aid and remittances, faces challenges exacerbated by the exclusion of women from economic activities.

Jun 13, 2024 · Three years after the fall of Kabul, international assistance for Afghanistan is at a crossroads. As donor fatigue sets in and aid dwindles, stakeholders must grapple with how to address the country’s critical humanitarian needs without legitimizing the Taliban’s rule.

In 2023, the IRC in Afghanistan met a wide array of humanitarian needs, serving nearly 2 million clients with health services, over 250,000 with economic recovery and development aid, and almost 200,000 through educational programs.