EU Allocates €25 Million To WFP To Boost Food Security And Resilience Across Afghanistan

The European Union has pledged 25 million euros to the World Food Programme in Afghanistan to strengthen local food systems, support school nutrition, and create job opportunities. The funding aims to improve food security while providing livelihood options for vulnerable communities, particularly women and young people.

EU officials emphasized that school feeding programs are a key part of the initiative, helping to combat malnutrition and encouraging children, especially girls, to stay in school. According to BBC reporting, such programs are critical in Afghanistan, where millions of children rely on school meals for daily nutrition.

This support is part of the EU's broader efforts to address the country's deepening humanitarian crisis, which includes widespread food insecurity, economic instability, and the impacts of recurring droughts and floods. Reuters has reported that Afghanistan remains one of the world's most aid-dependent nations, with much of the population struggling to access basic necessities.

The EU stressed that cooperation with the World Food Programme will continue despite these challenges, aiming to make food systems more resilient and to provide local communities with greater economic and social opportunities. Programs are expected to particularly benefit women and youth, enhancing both employment and community development prospects.

Officials hope that these initiatives will foster sustainable improvements in living conditions, reduce vulnerability to climate shocks, and strengthen local capacities to respond to crises. WFP assessments highlight that without such support, millions of Afghans face heightened risk of hunger and malnutrition.

Critics argue that foreign aid alone cannot address Afghanistan's structural issues and stress the need for stable governance, improved market access, and security to ensure long-term impact.

MENAFN15122025000228011069ID1110479969