Afghanistan

What is happening in Afghanistan?

• Afghanistan is experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Decades of conflict, climate-related disasters and economic collapse have worsened poverty, hunger and unemployment. HealthNet TPO, one of Afghanistan’s largest health NGOs, has supported the nation’s health system since 1994. We work in key areas like health infrastructure, mental health services, protection, and helping communities rebuild their lives. 

  Afghanistan’s healthcare system saw improvements over the last twenty years, but these gains are now at risk. The 2021 takeover led to a near-total collapse of the health system. The pause in international funding threatened 90% of health facilities, severely limiting access to essential healthcare services for millions of Afghans.

• Decades of conflict and frequent natural disasters, including flooding, earthquakes, and extreme drought, have displaced millions of Afghans. By December 2023, 28.6 million people needed humanitarian assistance, 67% of the population. Events like the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Herat caused significant damage, exacerbating the crisis with limited resources.

  Afghanistan faces a severe economic and humanitarian crisis. In 2023, over 4 million Afghans, including pregnant women and children, faced acute malnutrition. Restrictions by de facto authorities have severely limited women’s and children’s rights, including movement and work opportunities, leading to increased gender-based disparities and social injustices.