The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that due to a significant drop in funding, the humanitarian aid response in Afghanistan has been reprioritized.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) today, Tuesday, May 13, OCHA stated that the focus is now on addressing the most severe needs of 12.5 million people across the country.
According to OCHA, $1.62 billion is urgently required to assist the most vulnerable individuals. However, the agency’s total funding appeal for humanitarian operations in Afghanistan in 2025 stands at $2.42 billion.
This comes amid a broader decline in international aid to Afghanistan. The United States, previously the largest donor, significantly reduced its support to Afghanistan and other low-income countries following the election of Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, the ongoing forced deportations of Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan are worsening the humanitarian situation, further increasing the need for emergency assistance.
