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In Afghanistan:

📚 Not enough schools.
👩‍🏫 Not enough teachers.
💰 Not enough resources.

And for girls – a ban on learning beyond primary school.

Education doesn't just change one life. It changes everything around it.

🎥Watch to see what's at stake. by @un_ocha

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4 days ago

Afghanistan is one of the world’s most heavily contaminated countries.

Mines and other explosive hazards remain hidden in the ground, putting people at risk every day.

Mine action is severely underfunded. Sustained funding is critical so children can play safely and farmers can work their land without fear. by @un_ocha

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5 days ago

Last month, OCHA Afghanistan Head of Office Amy Martin participated in a photo exhibition at the European Parliament. She highlighted what it takes to reach people in need: sustained funding, humanitarian access and meaningful participation of women in the response.

#INTERSOS by @un_ocha

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7 days ago

Despite severe funding shortfalls & constrained resources, the humanitarian response continues.

From January to July 2026, humanitarian partners reached 8.3M people with at least one form of assistance: 47% children, 33% women & 20% men.

Find more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ALSM8r by @un_ocha

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9 days ago

During an OCHA visit to Helmand, community members highlighted poverty, unemployment, food insecurity and limited access to healthcare as major concerns.

They said these challenges make it even harder for recent returnees to rebuild their lives, find work and meet their basic needs.

#ActForHumanity by @un_ocha

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10 days ago

Donor support turns awareness into life-saving action.

In Paktya, risk education helped a scrap-metal dealer recognize danger & call the Mine Action Hotline. AHF support enabled partners to safely destroy 663 explosive ordnance items, preventing a potential tragedy.

#OCHAthanks by @un_ocha

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18 days ago

With 21.9M people in need of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, the response is only 31% funded as of mid-Sept.

At #UNGA81, Afghanistan’s ask is clear: timely and flexible funding is needed to sustain the response and prevent further deterioration.

More ➡️ https://bit.ly/4AjBBen by @un_ocha

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19 days ago

#OCHAthanks Norway for its new NOK 15 million (US$1.63 million) contribution to the #AfghanistanHumanitarianFund.

Your contribution helps sustain the humanitarian response for people in need across Afghanistan.

Together, we #InvestInHumanity. by @un_ocha

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20 days ago

For millions of Afghans, agriculture is a vital source of food and income.

Yet 5.3M people lack emergency agriculture support for the next planting season due to underfunding. Only 21% of the 6.68M targeted are currently covered.

#InvestInHumanity

More: https://bit.ly/4AjBBen by @un_ocha

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21 days ago

As world leaders gather for #UNGA81 next week, one message should not get lost:

Don’t forget the people humanitarian assistance still can’t reach.

The right decisions can remove barriers and help get life-saving aid to people. by @un_ocha

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23 days ago

When humanitarian funding falls short, essential services shrink.

From food & healthcare to education, nutrition, clean water & shelter, millions across Afghanistan face growing humanitarian gaps.

The cost of inaction is real. #ActForHumanity

Find more: https://bit.ly/4AjBBen by @un_ocha

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24 days ago

No home. No identification. No jobs.

Afghans returning from Pakistan are trying to rebuild their lives from scratch.

They need a safe place to sleep, education for their children and opportunities to earn a living.

With a harsh winter approaching, they need urgent support now.

The world cannot look away.

Donate if you can via the link in our bio. by @un_ocha

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25 days ago