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UK’s response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan
19 July 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The UK's response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan following the earthquake on 22 June 2022.
Action Requested
The Government has committed £286 million in aid for Afghanistan, including an immediate allocation of £3 million after the earthquake and disbursement of £140 million since April 2022. The UK continues to engage with international partners and humanitarian organisations to ensure aid reaches those most in need.
Key Facts
- The UK has committed £286 million for Afghanistan in financial year 2022/23.
- The earthquake on 22 June killed over 1,000 people and injured over 2,900.
- £3 million was allocated for immediate life-saving support to those affected by the earthquake.
- £2 million has been disbursed to the International Federation of the Red Cross.
- £500,000 each has been provided to the Norwegian Refugee Council and the International Rescue Committee.
- £140m in humanitarian aid has been disbursed since April 2022 including £50m to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, £70m to the World Food Programme and £12m to UNICEF.
- Over half of Afghanistan's population (approximately 18.9 million) face acute food insecurity.
- Over 6 million people have been internally displaced in Afghanistan.
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