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$100 Million Project to Combat Food Insecurity in Afghanistan

1/29/2026

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a $100 million, two-year project in Afghanistan to emphasize climate-smart solutions and prioritize women-headed households in the most affected provinces.
The program will reach more than 151,000 families, including returnees from Iran and Pakistan and disaster-affected households.
FAO warns that by 2026, 17.4 million may face acute food insecurity, with 4.7 million in emergency conditions.

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a $100 million, two-year project in Afghanistan to emphasize climate-smart solutions and prioritize women-headed households in the most affected provinces.
The program will reach more than 151,000 families, including returnees from Iran and Pakistan and disaster-affected households.
FAO warns that by 2026, 17.4 million may face acute food insecurity, with 4.7 million in emergency conditions.