The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced the humanitarian aid of $13.5 million dollars from Japan to the people of Afghanistan. According to WFP, the funding will help WFP deliver emergency food and nutrition assistance to food-insecure people, support school children to learn better and keep the United Nations Humanitarian Air Services (UNHAS) operational. 12-year-old Najib, a fifth-grade student, is busy working with his father in a corner of the capital. He said that he is trying to support his five-member family by working and wishes that their economic challenges would end. Najib told TOLOnews: “We want the government to provide work opportunities to my father so that we can continue our studies.” WFP said: “With this contribution, WFP plans to reach nearly 630,000 food-insecure people through food assistance and treat more than 42,000 malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and children. Almost 36,000 school children in primary school will receive fortified biscuits as daily school snacks to help them stay healthy and learn better.” Meanwhile, some residents of the capital who are facing economic challenges, asked the Islamic Emirate to distribute aid to the needy people in a transparent manner. Barat Khan, a Kabul resident, said: “We earn 200 to … Continue reading Japan Provides $13.5 Million to World Food Programme for Afghanistan