World Food Programme: 445,000 People in Afghanistan Closer to Food Security in 2025
KABUL (Hasht-e Subh) -- The World Food Programme (WFP) announced that its long-term programs in Afghanistan during 2025 brought approximately 445,000 people closer to greater food stability.
In a report issued on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, WFP detailed that the initiatives rehabilitated more than 250 kilometers of irrigation canals and re-irrigated around 2,800 hectares of agricultural land.
Additionally, 4,250 farmers benefited from support programs, while 1,200 women acquired new skills aimed at improving their income and enhancing their economic roles.
WFP stated that these efforts have improved access to sufficient food in many areas, shielding more families from the risk of food insecurity.
The achievements come amid broader UN warnings that Afghanistan faces a severe economic crisis and intense hunger in 2026, requiring urgent aid for vulnerable families.
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