Luxembourg has contributed €300,000 to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Sunday, as humanitarian needs across the country remain severe.
OCHA said the funding will support the delivery of urgent, life-saving assistance to vulnerable families and communities, stressing that sustained international support remains critical to addressing Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis.
The contribution comes as UN agencies warn that millions of Afghans continue to depend on humanitarian assistance amid worsening economic conditions, food insecurity and funding shortages. OCHA has repeatedly cautioned that declining donor support is limiting the ability of aid organizations to respond to growing needs.
Afghanistan is also facing the effects of recurring drought, water shortages and climate-related shocks that have devastated agricultural production in many provinces. Aid agencies say prolonged dry conditions have increased pressure on rural communities already struggling with poverty and unemployment.
According to the United Nations, more than 20 million people across Afghanistan require humanitarian assistance. UNICEF has estimated that 21.9 million people, including 11.6 million children, will need humanitarian support in 2026.
The humanitarian situation has been further aggravated by restrictions affecting livelihoods, reduced economic opportunities and the return of large numbers of Afghan refugees from neighboring countries. Humanitarian organizations have warned that without additional international funding, millions could face worsening food insecurity and reduced access to essential services, including healthcare, education and clean water.