German Federal Foreign Office/Auswärtiges Amt is sending another €5.8 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan as more than half the country’s population – around 23 million people – desperately needs help, according to official announcement. The funding from Germany’s Foreign Office and Development Ministry will go directly to the World Food Programme, other UN agencies, and humanitarian NGOs, bypassing the Taliban government entirely. Over 3.5 million children under five and more than one million pregnant women are suffering from severe malnutrition.
The crisis is getting worse as Afghans return home from Iran and Pakistan, adding pressure to an already overwhelmed system. These returnees often arrive with nothing and need immediate support just to survive.
Germany’s new funding will provide food aid and keep basic healthcare services running, with a special focus on women and children. The money targets returning Afghans and people living in border regions who are hit hardest by supply shortages. Healthcare systems are on the verge of collapse, making this funding critical.
German officials made clear they’re committed to helping ordinary Afghans while putting responsibility squarely on the Taliban. The government called on Taliban authorities to stop restricting women’s movement and work, quit interfering with aid distribution, and make sure everyone who needs help can get it.
The aid represents Germany’s ongoing effort to support Afghan civilians despite the political situation. With winter approaching and millions facing starvation, this additional funding could mean the difference between life and death for vulnerable families.
