Australia to Provide $50M in New Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced a new $50 million humanitarian aid package for Afghanistan, focusing on vulnerable communities, women's support, and food security amid a severe humanitarian crisis.


Australia to Provide $50M in New Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced that her government will provide 50 million dollars in new humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to support vulnerable communities across the country. According to Wong, the funding aims to help Afghan families adapt to the ongoing humanitarian and economic crisis affecting livelihoods in both urban and rural areas, as reported by Afghan news agency Khaama Press yesterday. Wong added that the assistance will focus heavily on supporting women and girls, while also enhancing food security programs for millions facing hunger during harsh winter conditions. She noted that the aid will be distributed through reliable international humanitarian organizations.