Informes

'When I'm hungry, it feels hard in my stomach. I want to cry, and I wonder why my mother doesn't give me more food.' The simple words of an Afghan child explain the pangs of hunger being felt across Asia,…

NEW YORK - In the wake of a global crisis that threatens millions with possible starvation, global humanitarian agency Church World Service continues to call for meaningful changes in how food is produced and distributed across the globe. "This shows…

Below–average levels of rain and snow during the 2007/08 wet season, high food prices, and low regional cereals supplies are likely to lead to increased levels of food insecurity for small–scale farmers, rain–fed agriculturalists, pastoralists, and…

1. Consumer Price Index (CPI) National Consumer Price Index (CPI) (1) in March 2008 was higher than in the same month last year by 28.8 percent points. The annual increase in the national food index - whose share is 61.3%…

- A below-normal wet season, below-normal wheat supply within the region, and high international wheat prices are likely to increase food insecurity in Afghanistan, especially for households in rain-fed agricultural, pastoral, and small-scale farming livelihood zones,…

Members of the ACT Afghanistan Forum have been assisting communities affected by the one of the country's harshest winters in close to 30 years and are now planning further rehabilitation assistance. In addition, ACT members are currently involved in…

Pledges and contributions The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is pleased to acknowledge the receipt of seven new contributions (as of 29 February) totalling $52,506,482.03. They were made by Colombia ($20,000), Italy (an additional $1,380,300) and Sweden…

UNAMA: Good morning to all of you. My name is Nilab Mobarez from UNAMA Spokesperson's Office and I welcome you to today's press conference. We are joined by Mr. Charlie Higgins, Head of UNAMA's Humanitarian Affairs Unit and Dr.…

1. Consumer Price Index (CPI) National Consumer Price Index (CPI) (1) in February 2008 was higher than in the same month last year by 27.5 percent points. This indicates an overall annual inflation rate of 27.5% in one year period.…

Rome, 29 February 2008 - Extreme cold has devastated the Afghan livestock sector, killing over 300 000 animals since late December and seriously affecting livelihoods. High prices for fuel, vegetable oil and cereals are compounding the vulnerability of poor households,…