Afghan Women’s Empowerment and Development Organization (AWEDO)
Program Area

Humanitarian Assistance

Supporting vulnerable households and communities with needs-based, protection-aware assistance that prioritizes dignity, safe access, accountability and responsible referral.

2026 humanitarian context

Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Needs Remain Exceptionally High

OCHA’s 2026 planning figures project that 21.9 million people will require humanitarian assistance. OCHA’s June 2026 update states that more than 10.7 million women and girls require assistance.

10.7M+

Women and girls requiring humanitarian assistance in 2026.

OCHA Afghanistan — June 2026 update

Humanitarian principles

How Assistance Should Be Delivered

Assess

Base decisions on needs, vulnerability and available evidence.

Prioritize Safely

Consider protection, dignity, disability inclusion and safe access.

Deliver Transparently

Communicate eligibility, scope and feedback options clearly.

Review

Document delivery, feedback, gaps and lessons for improvement.

Humanitarian assistance and community support in Afghanistan
Response areas

Assistance Designed Around Assessed Needs

Humanitarian programming should respond to identified needs and avoid one-size-fits-all distributions. Depending on resources, geography and assessments, support may include essential relief items, hygiene materials, food-related assistance, winter support, referral and early recovery activities.

Essential AssistancePriority items or support selected through needs assessment.
Women-Headed HouseholdsAttention to households facing heightened economic or protection risks.
ReferralsSafe information and referral pathways when specialized services are needed.
AccountabilityClear communication, feedback channels and responsible documentation.
21.9MPeople are projected to need humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan in 2026.OCHA HNRP 2026
~45%Approximate share of the population projected to require assistance in 2026.OCHA HNRP 2026
10.7M+Women and girls require humanitarian assistance in 2026.OCHA, June 2026
ProtectionWomen, girls, children, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups require safe and inclusive access.OCHA Afghanistan