According to AWEDO project records, the Afghan Women’s Empowerment and Development Organization received support from the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF) to implement a life-saving cash-for-food assistance project in Kunduz Province. The project, titled “Provision of life-saving cash for food assistance to 23,016 food-insecure IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people (3,288 households) in Chahar Darah and Qala-e-Zal districts of Kunduz Province,” was designed to help households facing severe food insecurity meet urgent food needs with dignity. Implementation began on 4 November 2023 and was scheduled to conclude on 3 May 2024. The reported total project budget was USD 490,433.06.
The assistance focused on vulnerable households in Chahar Darah and Qala-e-Zal districts of Kunduz Province. Participant selection was intended to prioritize households experiencing serious food insecurity, including women-headed households and families facing heightened economic and protection risks. Cash assistance allows eligible households to purchase food according to their most urgent needs while supporting choice and dignity. Project implementation included community coordination, participant verification, clear communication, safeguarding, complaints and feedback channels, and monitoring of assistance delivery.
Humanitarian Cash-for-Food Assistance in Kunduz
The project supported vulnerable food-insecure households in Chahar Darah and Qala-e-Zal districts through cash assistance intended to help families meet urgent food needs with dignity and choice. The project records identify a defined implementation period and budget, providing a clear basis for understanding the scope of the intervention.
Implementation required careful identification and verification of eligible households, clear communication about assistance, coordination with relevant stakeholders, and attention to safeguarding and protection. These measures help reduce exclusion, duplication, and misunderstandings during humanitarian delivery.
Cash-based assistance allows households to prioritize purchases according to their own circumstances. For families facing severe food insecurity, timely support helps address immediate consumption needs while preserving a degree of choice over what is most urgent for the household.
AWEDO’s documentation of the project also highlights the importance of accountability. Monitoring, participant communication, record keeping, and feedback mechanisms help humanitarian organizations assess whether assistance is reaching intended communities and identify areas for improvement.