Food Security Afghanistan Project #54196

Help Afghanistan

by Hagar USA, which supports the work of Hagar International

Project Report | Jun 1, 2022
9 Month Program Update

By Catherine Kirkendall | Executive Director, Hagar USA

Thank you for helping those in Affghanistan who are displaced and urgently need humanitarian support!

Since our last update:

Hagar staff in Afghanistan have successfully obtained approval from the new Government to start providing practical assistance
Approximately 20,800 vulnerable people in Afghanistan have benefitted from Hagar’s Emergency Response so far
Thousands of the most vulnerable people in Afghanistan have benefitted from Hagar’s distribution of food parcels. Each food parcel could fed a family of 8 for one month
With temperatures dropping to below freezing over Winter, Hagar provided warm blankets, clothing and children’s shoes to vulnerable families (the majority of which are living in camps for Internally Displaced People – IDP). Approximately 7,752 people have benefitted from this winter support.
7 Child-friendly spaces were created across different IDP camps to provide education and recreation where children could continue to learn and play without fear and worry. 332 children, now have somewhere to receive a basic education, counselling support and have fun
Hagar is also in the process of beginning to offer healthcare services in one of the most vulnerable areas in Afghanistan

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Feb 4, 2022
January 2022 Update

By Catherine Kirkendall | Executive Director, Hagar USA

The takeover of Afghanistan on August 15 left millions in shock and grief. Right from the outset when the conflict occurred, you, and so many other wonderful supporters, rallied and generously donated to Hagar’s emergency relief activities. These precious funds allowed our staff in Afghanistan to confidently map out the relief and recovery plans for thousands of women and children in Kabul who have been displaced by the current humanitarian crisis.

Hagar has received official documents from the government to proceed with our relief response and while we continue to face challenges, your support has allowed aid distribution to start!

After identifying the most vulnerable families in the Karte 3 District area, Hagar was able to arrange and distribute food parcels recently which helped feed approximately 1120 people. This distribution was carefully planned and implemented by Hagar. Precious food was paid for, delivered to a local stadium and assembled in rows by Hagar staff. The location was selected due to its accessibility to beneficiaries and local Police were also on hand to maintain order and keep everyone safe. Having given out identification cards to those receiving parcels, representatives from each family then came, sat behind their parcel and were able to take it home. To each of these families, this food has come into their homes at a time when they are struggling to afford basic essentials.

Of notable significance was also the presence and support of government staff at this food distribution event. The Director of Refugees and returnees, the representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the representative of the Ministry of Economy participated in the program and observed the distribution of food. They had interviews with TV channels afterwards and thanked Hagar for the aid in this critical situation. They called for the continuation of such support for families and have assured Hagar of their assistance and cooperation.

A similiar food distribution event was also held by Hagar in a camp for displaced families with children recently, with approximately 3200 people receiving food as a result. Over the coming months, Hagar will continue to distribute food to destitute and vulnerable families.

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