INTERNATIONAL — February 26, 2026
Japan Provides $4.4 Million in Aid to Afghanistan via UNICEF
UNICEF announced Japan's $4.4 million aid package to provide life-saving services to 60,000 Afghans, half of them children, amid rising refugee returns and child protection crises. The funding addresses emergencies and natural disasters, with Japan's ambassador reaffirming commitment to vulnerable groups.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Afghanistan International and Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
UNICEF announced a $4.4 million contribution from the government of Japan to support Afghans affected by emergencies and natural disasters.
The funding will provide life-saving services to 60,000 people across the country, with half of them children receiving critical healthcare, nutrition, and protection services.
UNICEF reported that in 2025, more than 2.8 million Afghans returned from Iran and Pakistan, with about 60% being women and children. Repeated crises have weakened child protection systems in Afghanistan, with 13,089 unaccompanied or separated children identified from January to November 2025, marking a more than 50% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Kenichi Masamoto, Japan's ambassador in Kabul, stated that his country stands with the people of Afghanistan, particularly supporting women and children amid ongoing challenges and displacement.
Japan has previously provided approximately $4 million to the World Food Programme in Afghanistan. UNICEF emphasized that the support will help restore essential services in health, education, and emergency response to uphold children's safety and basic rights.
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Reliability assessment
Key facts corroborated by three independent Afghan outlets (Khaama Press, Afghanistan International, Hasht-e Subh) reporting the same UNICEF announcement of Japan's $4.4 million aid contribution for life-saving services to 60,000 Afghans.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Filed by 3 outlets
Khaama Press
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Afghanistan International
Hasht-e Subh
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International — Japan, UNICEF, Afghanistan aid, refugee returns, child protection
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