Japan contributes $13.5 million to WFP in Afghanistan

“Nearly a third of the population of Afghanistan currently does not know where their next meal will come from and they urgently need humanitarian food security assistance,“ said Ambassador Takayoshi Kuromiya, “Japan continues to stand with the people of Afghanistan and also invests into the future of the country through our support to WFP’s work with primary school girl and boy students.”

With this contribution, WFP plans to reach nearly 630,000 food-insecure people through food assistance and treat more than 42,000 malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and children. Almost 36,000 school children in primary school will receive fortified biscuits as daily school snacks to help them stay healthy and learn better.

“This contribution comes at a critical moment for the many families across the country who are less prepared than ever to face the harsh Afghan winter when hunger bites hardest,” said Hsiao-Wei Lee, WFP Country Director in Afghanistan. “We thank the people and the Government of Japan for their support to the vulnerable communities in Afghanistan.”

The government of Japan has contributed $73 million over the past three years to WFP in Afghanistan.