Statement by CARE Afghanistan Country Director Graham Davison:
"We are deeply saddened by the devastating impact of the recent flash floods that struck northeastern Afghanistan. We are particularly concerned about the impact on vulnerable communities, especially women and girls who already face restrictions on their freedom, hindering their ability to access critical lifesaving services.
Our teams are on the ground, providing cash assistance to those affected, including women and girls. We are also concerned about the potential increase in waterborne diseases, such as measles and cholera, which must be prevented to avoid worsening the humanitarian situation.
We are particularly concerned about the impact on vulnerable communities, especially women and girls who already face restrictions on their freedom
These floods come at a critical time when Afghanistan is facing an underfunded humanitarian crisis. With the Humanitarian Response Plan only 16% funded, the recent floods will worsen existing challenges, making it even harder for those who have lost their lands and assets to access shelter, food, and medicine."
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Note to Editors
CARE first established its operation in Afghanistan in 1961. Today, CARE is one of the leading humanitarian international NGOs in Afghanistan fighting poverty and providing life-saving assistance to vulnerable Afghans.
CARE Afghanistan has 900 staff in 9 provinces, almost 40% of whom are female. Its programs focus on humanitarian crisis, education, and health.
Afghanistan is one of the most vulnerable countries to natural disasters. In 2024, approximately 13,000 people have been affected by natural disasters.