Laila is a resilient single mother & returnee from Iran. After graduating from IOM's EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺🇪🇺-supported apprenticeship programme with 200 others, mostly returnees, she now earns a steady income at a women-led business, crafting beautiful Afghan handicrafts & clothing.

With support from the World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization has rehabilitated the Shakarman Canal in #Alishang, #Laghman. This 2.3 km canal now irrigates 295 hectares, critical for the livelihoods and food security of 7 700 people. 💧 #WaterManagement

The Afghanistan 2024 ICCT Winter Prioritisation Plan is out! 🔹171 districts classified as high-priority, 227 as medium-priority & 3 as low-priority 🔹$603M urgently needed for winter preparedness activities 🔹$104M needed to pre-position supplies Read more⬇️ #WinterResponse

No child should learn on an empty stomach. In #Afghanistan, so far this year, we've provided fortified school snacks to 1 million children — half of them are girls.

Empowering healthcare workers 🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ in #Afghanistan is vital for tackling outbreaks. With support from EUinAfghanistan, WHO Afghanistan has trained 546 healthcare workers in infection prevention and control. Watch the video to learn more 👇 World Health Organization (WHO) WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean UN Afghanistan

“For the first time in our lives, we have a safe, private place to call home,” said Payenda, father- of-8, who has recently moved into a new home in Arghandab district, southern Kandahar. It was built by UNHCR through its partner #ACHRO, with funding from The Gov't of Japan.

UNAMA condemns yesterday's attack in central Afghanistan which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries to members of the Shia community. We express our condolences to the families of those killed and call for an investigation to hold those responsible to account.

“The beauty of this place cannot hide the brutal reality of life here.” In this📽️, our country director Hsiao-Wei Lee explains the hardship families in the most remote areas of #Afghanistan will face without WFP food assistance. 👇

A second group of women have successfully graduated from a midwife training programme supported by UNHCR, EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 with partner WSTA.ORGANIZATION in Bamyan. They’re looking forward to working to help tackle the country’s high maternal & child mortality rates.

The world is at a crossroads. At this pivotal moment in history, we must unite to address today’s challenges & create a better tomorrow. This week’s Summit of the Future is a critical opportunity for world leaders to take bold action for #OurCommonFuture.bit.ly/SotF2024

In #Afghanistan, many children go to school hungry. We remind the world that school meals are essential for learning. For children like Madina, WFP biscuits might be all they eat all day. 👇

With support from IsDB Group, Food and Agriculture Organization has begun rehabilitating 13 km of the historic Nahre Karim canal in #Qarghayi, #Laghman, originally dug in 1975. This will help irrigate 1 300 hectares, improve livelihoods and boost agricultural production.

The Summit of the Future Action Days offer a chance to highlight key priorities ahead of the Summit, including peace and security. Learn more about how you can take part: summitofthefutureun.org/action-days #OurCommonFuture

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay. Accurate diagnosis is key to saving lives. Let’s work together to ensure timely and correct diagnoses for safer care in #Afghaistan. Get it right, make it safe! Edwin Ceniza Salvador WHO Rep to Afghanistan World Health Organization (WHO) WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean UN Afghanistan UNAMA News

UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of UNAMA, Roza Otunbayeva, will brief the UN Security Council on the situation in #Afghanistan on Wednesday 18 September, starting at 10:00 in New York (18:30 Kabul local). Follow live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k…

Naan is the cornerstone of Afghan cuisine. 🫓 But for 1 in 4 people in #Afghanistan, Naan is all they have to eat. Help us support millions of families with life-saving food assistance: shorturl.at/aMS45

#Didyouknow? Recent heavy rains & floods in Afghanistan have affected 19,100+ homes, with 6,200+ destroyed & 12,900 damaged. Emergency aid has been delivered, but many remain in dire conditions. The Shelter Cluster seeks $59.3M to help 1M+ people prepare for winter. Read more⬇️

On visit to northeast Afghanistan, UN DSRSG/Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Ratwatte, visited UN funded projects in education, health, agriculture, business & consulted local communities & women entrepreneurs on how best support their efforts for a prosperous #Afghanistan

The UN and partners are supporting the private sector and livelihoods to strengthen the resilience of Afghans – including access to microfinance, skills, and markets. UNAMA Deputy Envoy Indrika Ratwatte shares some examples:

UNAMA head and Special Representative Roza Otunbayeva, briefed the Security Council today on the situation in #Afghanistan. Read full remarks here: shorturl.at/dgtyd