UNICEF Afghanistan

A religious leader’s journey to save his community children! Read about Rabani, 44, once a vaccine opponent, now a strong advocate. With support from @gatesfoundation & @Rotary, @UNICEFAfg engaged over 2,300 religious leaders like him across Afghanistan. unicef.link/45gaD9H

Drought is a big challenge for families in #Afghanistan, it severely impacts children's health and well-being. In partnership with @UNCERF, @UNICEFAfg provided cash assistance to 2,931 drought-affected households to enable them to cope with the impact of severe drought in Takhar

“The training was a game changer for me. The concepts were new and interesting," Marwa explains. With @GPforEducation, @UNICEFAfg is training thousands of teachers like Marwa to improve their teaching skills towards more interactive classrooms. Read more: unicef.link/46mCjL6

In #Afghanistan, lack of water & sanitation keeps children, especially girls, out of school. Hasiba (12), from Logar, now drinks clean water at her school thanks to @WorldBank & @UNICEFafg. 9 schools in the province now have safe WASH facilities, benefiting over 2,300 children.

Nikbakht prepares a healthy meal for her young children at home. @UNICEFAfg's Child Food Poverty Report supported by @FCDOGovUK, found young children’s diets contributed to malnutrition and together launched the First Foods Initiative to break the cycle of malnutrition for good.

Today, @UNICEFAfg and @FCDOGovUK launch #FirstFoods Afghanistan, a flagship initiative to shift focus from simply growing food to growing nutrition to confront a silent but urgent crisis where 1 in 2 Afghan children suffer from severe child poverty. unicef.org/afghanistan/do…

It was my pleasure to launch the First Foods Afghanistan with @FCDOGovUK today, as our joint initiative to tackle child food poverty in #Afghanistan and break the cycle of malnutrition. #ForEveryChild, a healthy diet. @UNICEFAfg, #FirstFoods

Gulsoom finds joy at the @UNICEFAfg child-friendly space at the Islam Qala border in Herat. After living in Iran where her father worked as a laborer, she's now safe and smiling. 💙 Every child deserves to play! 🌈

On this #YouthSkillsDay meet Ruqia, a skilled carpet weaver. Diverse skills help youth like Ruqia shape their future and build a peaceful and sustainable society. @UNICEFAfg supports 200 students aged (15-25) in Herat with carpet weaving and tailoring. 👇 unicef.link/3TBgQXe

UN Special Representative for #Afghanistan calls for immediate international support for relief efforts amid staggering daily influx of returnees. Statement (in English, Dari, Pashto): unama.unmissions.org/un-special-rep…

Baby Shafi was admitted with severe acute malnutrition, weighing far below what a 4-month-old should be. But in just one week, with F-100 therapeutic milk supplied by @UNICEFAfg and attentive care from his nurse, Shafi had already gained 1/2 kilogram. 💙 Watch more 🎥👇

With 1000's of returnee children crossing Torkham into #Afghanistan, how do vaccinators ensure children get their polio & measles vaccines? They Mark a finger for each vaccine🖐️Read about this innovative solution supported by @Rotary & @gatesfoundation👇 unicef.link/4nuLJu4

What are you doing to support children in your community?

EU boosts vital #HealthForAll in Afghanistan. Our partners @WHOAfghanistan, @UNODC_COAFG, @UNFPAAfg, @UNICEFAfg, @Hntpo_AFG, @HI_federation, @NACAfghanistan, @emergency_ngo deliver key services: RMNCH, mental health, nutrition, WASH, physical rehab, pro dev & disease control. 1/5

Inclusive education is the bedrock of #Afghanistan's future. In partnership with @UNICEFAfg @WFP_Afghanistan & others, the #EU rehabilitates schools, provides daily snacks & supports educational & vocational opportunities for all Afghans. We advocate for #EducationForAll! 2/5

The #EU 🇪🇺 stands with displaced populations. In partnership with @IOMAfghanistan, @UNHCRAfg, & @UNICEFAfg, we provide crucial support in education, protection, economic resilience, job creation & other vital assistance for refugees, migrants, returnees, and IDPs. 3/5