Reports

Situation Overview: On 10 and 11 May, heavy rainfall and flash floods struck northeastern Afghanistan, affecting 21 districts across Badakhshan (5), Baghlan (10), and Takhar (6) provinces. To date, reports suggest that 347 people are confirmed killed…

In Isiolo County, Kenya, a baby named Clinton was abandoned and left for dead by his mother, who was struggling with mental health concerns and addiction. Clinton’s grandmother, Mary, found him just in time. Alone, Clinton…

Women’s Voice and Leadership in Humanitarian Settings (WHS) is an innovative program focused on capacity-sharing, learning, and grant-making for Women-Led Organizations (WLOs) in Afghanistan, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Nepal. Description WHS aims to…

CRISIS IMPACT OVERVIEW Above-average precipitation and extreme rainfall events, mainly attributable to the combined effects of El Niño and climate change, have been triggering floods, flash floods, and mudslides in 25 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces since the…

Afghanistan is undergoing a complex and multifaceted protection crisis after four decades of armed conflict and is still grappling with its long-term consequences, including high explosive ordnance contamination, and widespread destruction of essential infrastructure. An estimated…

In Numbers 15.8 million people were projected acutely food-insecure between November 2023 and March 2024, including 3.6 million people in Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Phase 4 (emergency). 4 million people are acutely malnourished, including 3.2 million…

Introduction In the wake of prolonged conflict and displacement in Afghanistan, many civil society organizations and community structures in return areas have dissolved. It is thus imperative to prioritize investment in communities and empower displaced and returnee…

Since 15 September, there has been a notable surge in the number of returnees to Afghanistan, taking place primarily through the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings, following the announcement on 3 October by Pakistan’s national…

Highlights On 10 and 11 May, heavy rainfall and flash floods struck northeastern Afghanistan, affecting 21 districts across Badakhshan (5), Baghlan (10) and Takhar (6) provinces. To date, reports suggest that 180 people have been confirmed killed…

KABUL, 20 May 2024 – Afghanistan has been hit by flash floods twice in the span of one week, highlighting the country’s susceptibility to extreme weather events and the impact on children. One week ago, at least…