Afghanistan Faces Worsening Hunger Crisis as Food Aid Falls Short (Image Source: ChatGPT)
The World Food Programme (WFP) has once again expressed serious concern about the growing food crisis in Afghanistan. This summer, around 10 million people are in urgent need of food assistance, but the agency says it only has supported to one million populations due to fund shortages.
Due to a steep fall in international aid, many families in Afghanistan are struggling to survive. Hunger and poverty are rising sharply. The WFP's warning highlights a deepening emergency. Experts suggest that long-term solutions should focus on two key areas: building strong global partnerships and wisely using the country's own resources.
Economic analyst Abdul Zahoor Modabber believes Afghanistan needs to manage its natural and human resources better. "With the right planning, we can use what we already have—like land, minerals, and people—to fight poverty," he explained.
On the ground, the situation is getting worse. Many families say they don’t have access to food aid, even though they qualify. A Kabul resident, Mohammad Javid, shared his frustration: “If help reached us, we could cope. But even when aid is available, it goes to those with the right contacts. We have none.”
The Afghan Ministry of Economy has started a few programmes to reduce poverty and joblessness. But officials admit that handing out food isn’t enough. Abdul Rahman Habib, a ministry spokesperson, said, “Instead of just giving food, we need international support to end sanctions and create jobs. If families can earn a living, their lives will improve in real ways.”
Unemployment, cuts in foreign aid, natural disasters, and poor healthcare access are pushing more people into poverty. Many families have been forced to move, and some children are now working to support their homes. Without more help, the future remains uncertain for millions of Afghans.
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