RASC News Agency: The World Food Programme (WFP) is grappling with a severe budget crisis in Afghanistan. The organization has announced that it needs $600 million to sustain its operations over the next six months. In a press release, the WFP highlighted the urgent need for additional emergency aid due to the devastating impact of recent floods in over 10 Afghanistan provinces.
“The WFP is facing a severe budget crisis but is utilizing its existing resources to respond to the emergency situation,” the statement said. The organization emphasized that the lack of funds is significantly hampering its efforts. Despite these challenges, the WFP is currently distributing monthly food packages to 125,000 flood-affected individuals.
These aid distributions are primarily focused on the provinces of Baghlan, Faryab, Ghor, Kunar, Laghman, and Nangarhar, which have been hardest hit by the recent floods. Many residents of these provinces have reported that the floods have destroyed all their possessions, leaving them without anything to eat.
The WFP stressed the need for long-term investments to help affected families return to normalcy and become self-sufficient again. It is worth noting that floods in various parts of Afghanistan have caused significant casualties and resulted in the loss of homes, land, and livestock. While some aid organizations have provided assistance, many problems remain unresolved. Residents continue to suffer from poverty and lack of resources.
