EU allocates €150m humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

KABUL (Pajhwok): The European Union (EU) has allocated nearly €150million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.

The European Commission announced: “In view of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the EU has activated its emergency aid reserve to avoid a risk of famine in the country.”

This brings the total EU response to nearly €150 million in humanitarian aid for this crisis in 2024.

The funding will support partners working inside Afghanistan (nearly €126 million) and responding to the need of Afghan refugees in Pakistan (over €11 million) and for humanitarian organisations in Iran (nearly 11 million), as well as strengthening disaster preparedness.

Also, Denmark has contributed $7.29 million to the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan.

STFA wrote on X: “Your (Denmark) support continues to empower our joint efforts to 'Deliver as One ' for Afghan people on women's empowerment, climate change & durable solutions for displaced persons & returnees.”

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