More than 8 million people are on the brink of famine in Afghanistan as drought, conflict and the Covid-19 pandemic cause a catastrophic rise in hunger. Children are dying today, and a million more under the age of five are at risk of dying over the next three months. We need to act now to save lives.

Years of conflict, poverty and the disruption caused by the pandemic were already taking their toll on the people of Afghanistan. The recent conflict and change of government, coupled with the worst drought in 27 years, have tipped the country over the edge. Economic collapse has sent food prices soaring.

If we don't act now, many lives could be lost as more than 22 million people go hungry as the freezing winter sets in, with children amongst those most vulnerable. DEC charities are already on the ground, scaling up their operations and are able to reach the people most in need.

Your support will help DEC charities and their local partners to provide emergency food and nutrition support for children, support healthcare facilities and provide winter kits to help displaced families stay warm. Other priorities include supplying clean drinking water and protecting women and girls.

People need help now. Please donate or set up a JustGiving fundraising page.

Most Urgent Needs

Providing food support by providing emergency rations or cash to buy food

Nutrition support for young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women

Supporting healthcare facilities dealing with cases of malnutrition

Providing winter kits to help displaced families stay warm

Supplying clean drinking water and sanitation to avoid the spread of water-bourne diseases

Protecting women and girls

The Power of Your Support

£10 could provide treatment to a child suffering from malnutrition for three weeks

£20 could feed a family for a week

£25 could provide blankets for 5 people to keep them warm for the winter months

£50 could provide emergency food to a family who have lost their home for 45 days

£100 could provide emergency food to a family who have lost their home for three months