UN Requests $1.71 Billion for Afghanistan Humanitarian Aid in 2026

The United Nations has requested $1.71 billion for 2026 to support humanitarian programs in Afghanistan, citing widespread poverty, unemployment, and urgent relief needs.

The United Nations has requested $1.71 billion in funding for humanitarian programs in Afghanistan for 2026, warning that the country remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises despite a slight reduction in overall needs.

According to the UN Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, approximately 21.9 million people...