Integrated Nutrition Support for Children Under Five and PLWs in Drought Affected Districts of Jawzjan ,Sar-e-Pul Provinces

About this project

ltpgtThis project aims to reduce malnutrition and improve nutrition outcomes for children under five and pregnant and lactating women (PLWs) in drought-affected districts of Jawzjan and Sar-e-Pul provinces, Afghanistan. Prolonged drought has severely disrupted food production and access to nutritious diets, particularly in rural communities reliant on agriculture. According to OCHA and IPC analysis, both provinces remain in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), with Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) rates exceeding the WHO emergency threshold of 15%.ltbrgtThe combined effects of drought, crop failure, economic instability, and displacement have led to reduced household food consumption and dietary diversity. Children and PLWs face increased risks of acute malnutrition, anemia, and micronutrient deficiencies. Women and girls are disproportionately affected, often sacrificing their own nutrition to support their families and facing protection risks such as early marriage and gender-based violence. Social norms, mobility restrictions, and loss of livelihoods further limit access to assistance, especially for adolescent girls and female-headed households.ltbrgtCommunity-based nutrition services and access to health facilities have been disrupted, hindering early detection and treatment of malnutrition. Immediate nutrition support is critical to prevent worsening health outcomes, reduce child and maternal mortality, and protect long-term development gains.ltbrgtThis 12-month intervention will d…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Afghanistan

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Save the Children Fund

Accountable

Save the Children Fund

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 16 Jan 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-AFG-25-R-INGO-37793.

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