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Promoting the rights of children and women for over 70 years in Afghanistan, bringing humanitarian aid and basic services to those who are most in need.
Drought has been a major challenge for families in #Afghanistan, it affects children’s health & safety.

In June 2025, with Central Emergency Response Fund, UNICEF provided cash assistance to almost 3,000 drought-affected households to enable them to cope with the impact of severe drought in Takhar.
December 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Mikail, 14, drinks clean water from the new water station in his school in Kuz Kunar, Nangarhar Province.

With support from the Government of Japan, UNICEF Afghanistan installed solar-powered water system to help improve learning conditions for the students at this school. 💧📚
December 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Packed with life-saving nutrients, ready to use therapeutic food helps treat (RUTF) severe acute malnutrition.

With support from EU Humanitarian Aid, Asia-Pacific, UNICEF Afghanistan delivers RUTF to Afghan children returning from Pakistan—like little Bibi Ayesha at Torkham zero-point.
December 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Two wells and water taps built in Toorgha village in Nangarhar protected children from water borne diseases.

With support from European Union in Afghanistan, UNICEF is installing solar-powered underground water systems to deliver clean water to families and children across #Afghanistan.
December 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
"Every night, I download new games to my phone. I watch how they’re played, learn the rules & then play them with the children next day. I can see it makes them happy," says Lutfullah, a social worker supporting Afghan children at a child-friendly space.

#ForEveryChild, play.
December 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
During UNICEF’s Regional Director, Sanjay Wijesekera visits to Kabul, he met Mursal, a 27-year-old nutrition nurse supporting malnourished children through a UNICEF-backed centre that combines nutrition and early learning. Her work is a reminder of why investing in women health workers is essential.
December 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM
🎉 Celebrate with us UNICEF’s 79th birthday, working with donors and partners #ForEveryChild around the world!

In Afghanistan UNICEF gives hope for millions of children in the fields of:
• Education 📚
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene💧
• Nutrition 🍎
• Health 💊
• Child protection 🛡️
December 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
On #HumanRightsDay & the close of #16Days of activism against gender-based violence, let’s amplify voices too often unheard: adolescent girls. For 4+ years, girls in #Afghanistan have been denied education.
Learning is a right #ForAllWomenAndGirls — vital for their development, health & protection.
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Meet Ayesha, 11, an Afghan returnee from Pakistan who washes her hands and face with fresh and clean tap water at Torkham Zero Point, #Afghanistan.

With support from Sida Sweden, UNICEF Afghanistan provides returnees with safe water to protect them from water borne diseases. 💧
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
As harsh winter is looming earthquake survivors in #Afghanistan need urgent support to keep their children warm and healthy.

UNICEF Afghanistan Representative Dr Tajudeen Oyewale met🎥 affected families in Samangan.
December 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Deeply saddened by the death of 4 #YoungChildren from preventable cold-related diseases in Zeri Baba camp for #earthquake survivors. I urge partners and donors to act now & help us deliver lifesaving winter aid to keep children warm and safe.

Read Full Statement 👇
unicef.link/48xCT8m
December 4, 2025 at 6:27 AM
3 months since #earthquake in Eastern #Afghanistan
killed almost 2,000. Survivors like Sana (11) still need support.
She attends a UNICEF Afghanistan-supported temporary learning space (TLS) and enjoys meeting friends in a safe environment.

200 TLS for 6,020 children in the affected area.
December 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Zobaida in left and Fatima in right wash their hands outside their community-based education (CBE) class in Takhar province.

With EU-funded humanitarian projects in Asia, UNICEF supports thousands of other CBE classes with water supply systems across #Afghanistan.
November 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
When temperatures drop, children are at higher risk of respiratory infections.

With Global Affairs Development Canada, UNICEF Afghanistan is delivering essential medicines and other supplies to health centers across #Afghanistan to treat sick children.
November 30, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Mikail, 11, studies in the new constructed school in Nangarhar.

“I can't describe how happy I'm with this building. We used to study outside with no shelter. Says Mikail.

With support from the Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan, @UNICEFAfg reconstructs 165 schools in 9 provinces in #Afghanistan.
November 27, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Clean Water= Healthy 👧👦

Rohnama, 11, is drinking water from the new water tap at her school.
With support from the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund, the Islamic Development Bank, UNICEF Afghanistan brings safe drinking water systems to families and children in rural communities of #Afghanistan.
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Zarghona, community health worker delivers UNICEF Afghanistan supported micronutrient powders and runs awareness sessions every month and invites mothers, grandmothers and children from her community to teach them how to add these powders in their children's food to boost their nutrients.
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Each 💉dose needs to be safe!

Yousuf, a cold chain technician at Badghis Provincial Hospital is sorting vaccines for dispatch to vaccinator, Khaleeda, to surround health facilities for children.

With support from Japan, UNICEF Afghanistan provides cold chain equipment to keep vaccines safe.
November 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Persistent drought can leave countless families and children without the most basic necessity—clean water.

The solution: sustainable water systems.

With the help of Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we are constructing these in 20 communities in Ghor and Nangarhar provinces.
November 23, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Girls are happy in the community-based classroom!
With support from World Bank South Asia, Asian Development Bank, Global Partnership for Education, Japan, Spain & Denmark, UNICEF provides training for teachers & school supplies—backpacks, exercises books, pens & pencils to students to learn better
November 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
This #WorldChildrensDay, meet Atefa and others thriving in the early childhood development centre.
With support from World Bank South Asia, #UNICEFAfghanistan has established 70 centres, reaching 20,000 children to foster positive connections between mothers and children. 👇
unicef.link/47CRvnO
November 20, 2025 at 5:20 AM
In London, #UNICEFAfghanistan brought private sector, UN, donors and IFIs together to discuss local solutions for first foods for children in #Afghanistan.
Solutions that empower mothers’ agency in home-based feeding and ensure producers deliver safe, nutritious and affordable foods.
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
This #WorldToiletDay, let’s build toilets 🚽 accessible to everyone, everywhere.

When the earthquake hit eastern #Afghanistan sanitation services failed and families suffered.

UNICEF Afghanistan provides hygiene and sanitation supplies and emergency toilets to protect their health and dignity.
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 AM
💧Clean water saves lives!

Omar 10-year-old is washing his hands in #Afghanistan.

With partners, UNICEF Afghanistan provides access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene practices, to keep children healthy and safe from diseases.

#WorldChildrensDay
November 18, 2025 at 5:38 AM
How do we break the cycle of malnutrition?

✅ Prevention
✅ Screening
✅ Treatment

This #WorldChildrensDay children like 2-year-old Asra, in Afghanistan need to have access to UNICEF Afghanistan-supported ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), to grow and stay strong.
November 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM