Afghanistan, April 4 -- UNICEF says it needs $949.1 million in 2026 to respond to mounting humanitarian needs in Afghanistan, warning that millions of children and families remain trapped in overlapping crises driven by poverty, climate shocks, weak services and protection risks. The agency said the appeal is intended to support 12 million people, including 6.5 million children, with life-saving aid and basic services.
In its latest humanitarian appeal, UNICEF said an estimated 21.9 million people in Afghanistan; including 11.6 million children, are expected to need humanitarian assistance in 2026. It said communities across the country continue to face repeated natural disasters, a fragile economy, limited access to health, water and educ...