A member of Canadian Foodgrains Bank is working with their local implementing partner to provide a food assistance project in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan.
Over a third of Afghanistan’s population (14.2 million people) are still experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 (25%) or 4 (5%)), driven by climatic shocks and high food prices. In Bamyan Province, harsh winters, limited markets and challenging economic conditions have limited agricultural production and reduced access to diverse and nutritious food. Dietary diversity is generally low, with diets primarily composed of staple grains and limited vegetables and fruits, resulting in micronutrient deficiencies, especially for children and women. Recent studies have found low scores for food security and that people are relying on subsistence farming and negative coping strategies to survive.
The project will provide cash assistance of CAD $55 / household / month for 5 months during the most difficult winter-time. It aims to reach 3,740 households comprising 26,700 individuals.