The Kabul Tribune (KT) — UNICEF said 23.2 million people in Afghanistan required humanitarian assistance in 2025, including millions of children facing limited access to education and basic services.
In its annual report, UNICEF Afghanistan highlighted key
figures reflecting the situation in the country, including 2.8 million
returnees and 2.2 million girls out of school, underscoring the scale of
ongoing challenges.
The report noted that more than 20 million people, including
5.6 million children, accessed primary healthcare services through
UNICEF-supported facilities.
It added that 10 million children and mothers received
essential nutrition services, while 4 million children were supported with
teaching and learning materials across schools, community-based programs, and
emergency settings.
Additionally, around 2.7 million people benefited from
emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services.
UNICEF said these achievements were made possible with the
support of donors and partners, while emphasizing that significant humanitarian
challenges persist.
The agency described the findings as a testament to the
resilience of Afghan children and the determination of families striving to
protect their futures.
