We’ve all seen the terrible news of a terrifying surge in conflict in Afghanistan.
This conflict has a devastating impact on Afghanistan, with many civilians being wounded or killed and thousands more displaced. Since 1 June, over 120,000 children have been displaced by the conflict.
Children are at the heart of this crises. And we can help protect them.
At Save the Children, our main concern is for the safety and wellbeing of children - including an estimated 75,000 children who've had to flee their homes in the past month
Christopher Nyamandi, Country Director of Save the Children Afghanistan, explained our committment to staying in the country:
“There has never been a more important time to affirm our dedication to the Afghan people and our commitment to stay and deliver. Save the Children Afghanistan will not abandon our work, staff or the communities we have served since 1976, our commitment remains unchanged.
"Before the current escalation of violence and mass displacement, the humanitarian situation for children in Afghanistan was already dire, not only due to the ongoing conflict but also due to drought and the fallout from COVID-19. Now we're seeing even more children going hungry, and thousands more children living outside in the open without food or medical care.
“While at present, we have had to suspend the vast majority of our services because of the active conflict and instability of the situation, we will resume our work as soon as it is safe to do so.
“In order to resume our activities, we urge all parties to the conflict to put an end to the violence, protect humanitarian access and uphold international humanitarian law. Afghan children deserve a future free violence and a home protected from conflict.”
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What we're doing in Afghanistan
We're an independent, impartial and politically neutral organisation that has worked in Afghanistan since 1976. Last year, we reached over 1.6 million Afghans - helping children stay fed, healthy, and in school.
Right now, we've had to temporarily suspended our work with children and their families across the country. And with the spread of conflict, girls and boys face a triple threat of violence, hunger and disease.
That's why we're committed to continuing our lifesaving work when and where it's safe to do so.
