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November 8, 2021
Andrew Campbell
The report, titled "Afghanistan: ICCT Real-Time Response Overview Situation Report," was released on November 3 by OCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) Afghanistan in collaboration with humanitarian partners via clusters. This report covers the period from September 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021. According to the report's startling findings, nearly 23 million Afghans, or 55% of the population, are expected to be in crisis or experiencing emergency levels of food insecurity between now and March 2021.
Four decades of war, recurring natural disasters, widespread poverty, drought, and the COVID-19 pandemic have devastated the Afghan people. The recent upheaval has only exacerbated existing needs and complicated an already challenging operational situation. The World Food Program has increased its assistance to more than 45 million people who are on the verge of going hungry.
As of November 3, a similar report, "Afghanistan: Humanitarian Response - Highlights and Cumulative Flash Appeal Response," is being produced by OCHA Afghanistan in collaboration with humanitarian partners through clusters and covers activities from September 1 to October 15, 2021. Its purpose is to provide a regular update on response activities related to the needs articulated in the Flash Appeal. The reporting period will coincide with the Flash Appeal, which details a four-month strategic response to the current crisis from September 1 to December 31, 2021.
The plan is largely based on the needs detailed in the HRP (Humanitarian Response Plan) for 2021, but it also takes into account new emerging needs as they are currently understood. The Afghanistan Flash Appeal, which seeks $606 million in aid for 11 million people until the end of 2021, is currently 54% funded. Since September 1, UN agencies and affiliates have reportedly reached 48,383 children through community-based education activities, assisted 82,761 people with emergency shelter and non-food items, and provided food assistance to 4.1 million people.