UNICEF Afghanistan
@afghanistan.unicef.org
Promoting the rights of children and women for over 70 years in Afghanistan, bringing humanitarian aid and basic services to those who are most in need.
Girls are happy in the community-based classroom!
With support from World Bank South Asia, Asian Development Bank, Global Partnership for Education, Japan, Spain & Denmark, UNICEF provides training for teachers & school supplies—backpacks, exercises books, pens & pencils to students to learn better
With support from World Bank South Asia, Asian Development Bank, Global Partnership for Education, Japan, Spain & Denmark, UNICEF provides training for teachers & school supplies—backpacks, exercises books, pens & pencils to students to learn better
November 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Girls are happy in the community-based classroom!
With support from World Bank South Asia, Asian Development Bank, Global Partnership for Education, Japan, Spain & Denmark, UNICEF provides training for teachers & school supplies—backpacks, exercises books, pens & pencils to students to learn better
With support from World Bank South Asia, Asian Development Bank, Global Partnership for Education, Japan, Spain & Denmark, UNICEF provides training for teachers & school supplies—backpacks, exercises books, pens & pencils to students to learn better
Two weeks on from the northern #Afghanistan earthquake, UNICEF Afghanistan continues to reach children and families across impacted areas with lifesaving assistance.
This includes family kits and winter support for 1,832 households.
Read the full flash update👇
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This includes family kits and winter support for 1,832 households.
Read the full flash update👇
unicef.link/48rx6SL
UNICEF Afghanistan NORTHERN REGION EARTHQUAKE UPDATE - The Second Week
SITUATION OVERVIEWNearly two weeks after the 3 November 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, the true scale of the devastation is becoming clearer. Updated joint assessments confirm 2...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Two weeks on from the northern #Afghanistan earthquake, UNICEF Afghanistan continues to reach children and families across impacted areas with lifesaving assistance.
This includes family kits and winter support for 1,832 households.
Read the full flash update👇
unicef.link/48rx6SL
This includes family kits and winter support for 1,832 households.
Read the full flash update👇
unicef.link/48rx6SL
This #WorldChildrensDay, meet Atefa and others thriving in the early childhood development centre.
With support from World Bank South Asia, #UNICEFAfghanistan has established 70 centres, reaching 20,000 children to foster positive connections between mothers and children. 👇
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With support from World Bank South Asia, #UNICEFAfghanistan has established 70 centres, reaching 20,000 children to foster positive connections between mothers and children. 👇
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November 20, 2025 at 5:20 AM
This #WorldChildrensDay, meet Atefa and others thriving in the early childhood development centre.
With support from World Bank South Asia, #UNICEFAfghanistan has established 70 centres, reaching 20,000 children to foster positive connections between mothers and children. 👇
unicef.link/47CRvnO
With support from World Bank South Asia, #UNICEFAfghanistan has established 70 centres, reaching 20,000 children to foster positive connections between mothers and children. 👇
unicef.link/47CRvnO
Across 2 phases of Afghanistan’s measles campaign, over 16 million children have been protected against a deadly but preventable disease.
With Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and WHO Afghanistan, UNICEF Afghanistan remains committed to strengthening routine immunization. Read👇:
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With Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and WHO Afghanistan, UNICEF Afghanistan remains committed to strengthening routine immunization. Read👇:
unicef.link/4phxQPY
Over 8 million children in Afghanistan reached as the second phase of the measles campaign concludes
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November 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Across 2 phases of Afghanistan’s measles campaign, over 16 million children have been protected against a deadly but preventable disease.
With Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and WHO Afghanistan, UNICEF Afghanistan remains committed to strengthening routine immunization. Read👇:
unicef.link/4phxQPY
With Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and WHO Afghanistan, UNICEF Afghanistan remains committed to strengthening routine immunization. Read👇:
unicef.link/4phxQPY
In London, #UNICEFAfghanistan brought private sector, UN, donors and IFIs together to discuss local solutions for first foods for children in #Afghanistan.
Solutions that empower mothers’ agency in home-based feeding and ensure producers deliver safe, nutritious and affordable foods.
Solutions that empower mothers’ agency in home-based feeding and ensure producers deliver safe, nutritious and affordable foods.
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
In London, #UNICEFAfghanistan brought private sector, UN, donors and IFIs together to discuss local solutions for first foods for children in #Afghanistan.
Solutions that empower mothers’ agency in home-based feeding and ensure producers deliver safe, nutritious and affordable foods.
Solutions that empower mothers’ agency in home-based feeding and ensure producers deliver safe, nutritious and affordable foods.
This #WorldToiletDay, let’s build toilets 🚽 accessible to everyone, everywhere.
When the earthquake hit eastern #Afghanistan sanitation services failed and families suffered.
UNICEF Afghanistan provides hygiene and sanitation supplies and emergency toilets to protect their health and dignity.
When the earthquake hit eastern #Afghanistan sanitation services failed and families suffered.
UNICEF Afghanistan provides hygiene and sanitation supplies and emergency toilets to protect their health and dignity.
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 AM
This #WorldToiletDay, let’s build toilets 🚽 accessible to everyone, everywhere.
When the earthquake hit eastern #Afghanistan sanitation services failed and families suffered.
UNICEF Afghanistan provides hygiene and sanitation supplies and emergency toilets to protect their health and dignity.
When the earthquake hit eastern #Afghanistan sanitation services failed and families suffered.
UNICEF Afghanistan provides hygiene and sanitation supplies and emergency toilets to protect their health and dignity.
💧Clean water saves lives!
Omar 10-year-old is washing his hands in #Afghanistan.
With partners, UNICEF Afghanistan provides access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene practices, to keep children healthy and safe from diseases.
#WorldChildrensDay
Omar 10-year-old is washing his hands in #Afghanistan.
With partners, UNICEF Afghanistan provides access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene practices, to keep children healthy and safe from diseases.
#WorldChildrensDay
November 18, 2025 at 5:38 AM
💧Clean water saves lives!
Omar 10-year-old is washing his hands in #Afghanistan.
With partners, UNICEF Afghanistan provides access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene practices, to keep children healthy and safe from diseases.
#WorldChildrensDay
Omar 10-year-old is washing his hands in #Afghanistan.
With partners, UNICEF Afghanistan provides access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene practices, to keep children healthy and safe from diseases.
#WorldChildrensDay
How do we break the cycle of malnutrition?
✅ Prevention
✅ Screening
✅ Treatment
This #WorldChildrensDay children like 2-year-old Asra, in Afghanistan need to have access to UNICEF Afghanistan-supported ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), to grow and stay strong.
✅ Prevention
✅ Screening
✅ Treatment
This #WorldChildrensDay children like 2-year-old Asra, in Afghanistan need to have access to UNICEF Afghanistan-supported ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), to grow and stay strong.
November 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
How do we break the cycle of malnutrition?
✅ Prevention
✅ Screening
✅ Treatment
This #WorldChildrensDay children like 2-year-old Asra, in Afghanistan need to have access to UNICEF Afghanistan-supported ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), to grow and stay strong.
✅ Prevention
✅ Screening
✅ Treatment
This #WorldChildrensDay children like 2-year-old Asra, in Afghanistan need to have access to UNICEF Afghanistan-supported ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), to grow and stay strong.
Play isn't just fun; it’s every child’s right!
Sabawoon-9-year-old holds a basketball after playing with his new friends at UNICEF Afghanistan-supported child friendly space in #Afghanistan.
“I’m very happy playing basketball with my friends at this place”. Says Sabawoon.
#WorldChildrensDay
Sabawoon-9-year-old holds a basketball after playing with his new friends at UNICEF Afghanistan-supported child friendly space in #Afghanistan.
“I’m very happy playing basketball with my friends at this place”. Says Sabawoon.
#WorldChildrensDay
November 16, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Play isn't just fun; it’s every child’s right!
Sabawoon-9-year-old holds a basketball after playing with his new friends at UNICEF Afghanistan-supported child friendly space in #Afghanistan.
“I’m very happy playing basketball with my friends at this place”. Says Sabawoon.
#WorldChildrensDay
Sabawoon-9-year-old holds a basketball after playing with his new friends at UNICEF Afghanistan-supported child friendly space in #Afghanistan.
“I’m very happy playing basketball with my friends at this place”. Says Sabawoon.
#WorldChildrensDay
UNICEF ensures communities stay safe, healthy, and hygienic.
Together, we can build a world where children like Angiza in #Afghanistan grow and stay healthy.
This #WorldChildrensDay, let’s invest in children’s health.
Together, we can build a world where children like Angiza in #Afghanistan grow and stay healthy.
This #WorldChildrensDay, let’s invest in children’s health.
November 15, 2025 at 4:53 AM
UNICEF ensures communities stay safe, healthy, and hygienic.
Together, we can build a world where children like Angiza in #Afghanistan grow and stay healthy.
This #WorldChildrensDay, let’s invest in children’s health.
Together, we can build a world where children like Angiza in #Afghanistan grow and stay healthy.
This #WorldChildrensDay, let’s invest in children’s health.
Education is every child’s right.
Bahar-10-year-old smiles and is happy learning in a safe environment and dreams big.
This #WorldChildrensDay, and every day, spread this message: Investing in education is investing in the future.
Bahar-10-year-old smiles and is happy learning in a safe environment and dreams big.
This #WorldChildrensDay, and every day, spread this message: Investing in education is investing in the future.
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Education is every child’s right.
Bahar-10-year-old smiles and is happy learning in a safe environment and dreams big.
This #WorldChildrensDay, and every day, spread this message: Investing in education is investing in the future.
Bahar-10-year-old smiles and is happy learning in a safe environment and dreams big.
This #WorldChildrensDay, and every day, spread this message: Investing in education is investing in the future.
Noor enjoys drawing at UNICEF Afghanistan-supported child friendly space in #Afghanistan.
“I drew a rose flower. I like this place because we can study, play and draw together.” Says Noor.
This #WorldChildrensDay, let’s stand and make sure every child is safe, protected and heard.
“I drew a rose flower. I like this place because we can study, play and draw together.” Says Noor.
This #WorldChildrensDay, let’s stand and make sure every child is safe, protected and heard.
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Noor enjoys drawing at UNICEF Afghanistan-supported child friendly space in #Afghanistan.
“I drew a rose flower. I like this place because we can study, play and draw together.” Says Noor.
This #WorldChildrensDay, let’s stand and make sure every child is safe, protected and heard.
“I drew a rose flower. I like this place because we can study, play and draw together.” Says Noor.
This #WorldChildrensDay, let’s stand and make sure every child is safe, protected and heard.
Together, we can build a brighter future!
With UNICEF Afghanistan-supported water supply systems in Afghanistan, seven-year-old Mahaz no longer has to fetch dirty water from streams—safe water is at his doorstep. He is free to attend school and play with friends.
#WorldChildrensDay
With UNICEF Afghanistan-supported water supply systems in Afghanistan, seven-year-old Mahaz no longer has to fetch dirty water from streams—safe water is at his doorstep. He is free to attend school and play with friends.
#WorldChildrensDay
November 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Together, we can build a brighter future!
With UNICEF Afghanistan-supported water supply systems in Afghanistan, seven-year-old Mahaz no longer has to fetch dirty water from streams—safe water is at his doorstep. He is free to attend school and play with friends.
#WorldChildrensDay
With UNICEF Afghanistan-supported water supply systems in Afghanistan, seven-year-old Mahaz no longer has to fetch dirty water from streams—safe water is at his doorstep. He is free to attend school and play with friends.
#WorldChildrensDay
Beheshta enjoys learning in the community-based education class.
For children like her with European Union Humanitarian Aid Asia, UNICEF Afghanistan provide training for teachers and essential learning supplies—backpacks, exercise books, pens and pencils to enable students learn with confidence.
For children like her with European Union Humanitarian Aid Asia, UNICEF Afghanistan provide training for teachers and essential learning supplies—backpacks, exercise books, pens and pencils to enable students learn with confidence.
November 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Beheshta enjoys learning in the community-based education class.
For children like her with European Union Humanitarian Aid Asia, UNICEF Afghanistan provide training for teachers and essential learning supplies—backpacks, exercise books, pens and pencils to enable students learn with confidence.
For children like her with European Union Humanitarian Aid Asia, UNICEF Afghanistan provide training for teachers and essential learning supplies—backpacks, exercise books, pens and pencils to enable students learn with confidence.
In 2025, UNICEF Afghanistan and the World Bank South Asia established 70 early childhood development centers, benefiting 20,000 children and strengthening the bond between mothers and their children.
Meet 🎥 👇Azita the trainer in the early childhood development centre in Herat, #Afghanistan.
Meet 🎥 👇Azita the trainer in the early childhood development centre in Herat, #Afghanistan.
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 AM
In 2025, UNICEF Afghanistan and the World Bank South Asia established 70 early childhood development centers, benefiting 20,000 children and strengthening the bond between mothers and their children.
Meet 🎥 👇Azita the trainer in the early childhood development centre in Herat, #Afghanistan.
Meet 🎥 👇Azita the trainer in the early childhood development centre in Herat, #Afghanistan.
On November 6, in Samangan, Senior Emergency Officer Charles Nzuki met families affected by the earthquake in northern #Afghanistan.
UNICEF Afghanistan continues delivering life-saving support to children and communities.
UNICEF Afghanistan continues delivering life-saving support to children and communities.
November 9, 2025 at 6:52 AM
On November 6, in Samangan, Senior Emergency Officer Charles Nzuki met families affected by the earthquake in northern #Afghanistan.
UNICEF Afghanistan continues delivering life-saving support to children and communities.
UNICEF Afghanistan continues delivering life-saving support to children and communities.
“Nutrient powder provided by health worker keeps my child healthy and makes me happy,” says Nikbakht mother of 3.
With Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UK Gov, UNICEF conducted the first-ever Child Food Poverty Analysis to reach families with micronutrients powder. 👇
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With Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UK Gov, UNICEF conducted the first-ever Child Food Poverty Analysis to reach families with micronutrients powder. 👇
unicef.link/3J9gvsE%22
First Foods for a healthy life
UNICEF First Foods Initiative in Afghanistan reaches young children with healthy diets to combat child food poverty
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November 9, 2025 at 6:09 AM
“Nutrient powder provided by health worker keeps my child healthy and makes me happy,” says Nikbakht mother of 3.
With Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UK Gov, UNICEF conducted the first-ever Child Food Poverty Analysis to reach families with micronutrients powder. 👇
unicef.link/3J9gvsE%22
With Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UK Gov, UNICEF conducted the first-ever Child Food Poverty Analysis to reach families with micronutrients powder. 👇
unicef.link/3J9gvsE%22
With $270M from Asian Development Bank, UNICEF Afghanistan will expand health services for 23M people across #Afghanistan.
Over 1,300 facilities will deliver care close to home—supporting maternal, child health, immunization, mental health, and emergency services.
Read👇
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Over 1,300 facilities will deliver care close to home—supporting maternal, child health, immunization, mental health, and emergency services.
Read👇
unicef.link/3XeJqiU%22
UNICEF to strengthen and expand health services to 23 million people in Afghanistan with support from the Asian Development Bank
https://unicef.link/3XeJqiU"
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 AM
With $270M from Asian Development Bank, UNICEF Afghanistan will expand health services for 23M people across #Afghanistan.
Over 1,300 facilities will deliver care close to home—supporting maternal, child health, immunization, mental health, and emergency services.
Read👇
unicef.link/3XeJqiU%22
Over 1,300 facilities will deliver care close to home—supporting maternal, child health, immunization, mental health, and emergency services.
Read👇
unicef.link/3XeJqiU%22
Every day, Nurse Yagana sees almost 40 malnourished children.
#Afghanistan’s nutrition crisis is among the world’s worst: 3.5M children acutely malnourished, 1M severely wasted. With European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid support, she delivers treatment and hope to families.
#Afghanistan’s nutrition crisis is among the world’s worst: 3.5M children acutely malnourished, 1M severely wasted. With European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid support, she delivers treatment and hope to families.
November 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Every day, Nurse Yagana sees almost 40 malnourished children.
#Afghanistan’s nutrition crisis is among the world’s worst: 3.5M children acutely malnourished, 1M severely wasted. With European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid support, she delivers treatment and hope to families.
#Afghanistan’s nutrition crisis is among the world’s worst: 3.5M children acutely malnourished, 1M severely wasted. With European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid support, she delivers treatment and hope to families.
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and damage after the #earthquake in northern #Afghanistan.
UNICEF Afghanistan has deployed mobile health and social mobilizer teams to support health facilities and provide urgent care to children and families on the ground. 👇
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UNICEF Afghanistan has deployed mobile health and social mobilizer teams to support health facilities and provide urgent care to children and families on the ground. 👇
unicef.link/47MgMuC
NORTHERN REGION EARTHQUAKE FLASH UPDATE The first 24 hours
Situation OverviewOn Monday, 3 November 2025, at 00:59 local time, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred in northern Afghanistan, near the Uzbekistan border. The epicentre was located approximately 22km...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:47 AM
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and damage after the #earthquake in northern #Afghanistan.
UNICEF Afghanistan has deployed mobile health and social mobilizer teams to support health facilities and provide urgent care to children and families on the ground. 👇
unicef.link/47MgMuC
UNICEF Afghanistan has deployed mobile health and social mobilizer teams to support health facilities and provide urgent care to children and families on the ground. 👇
unicef.link/47MgMuC
The 2nd phase of 10-days Measles Vaccination Campaign is underway from Oct 29th - Nov 7th in 17 provinces.
Children aged 6 months–10 years should get vaccinated at nearby sites, including mosques. The vaccine is free and safe.
🕐Don’t wait — protect your child now from measles!
Children aged 6 months–10 years should get vaccinated at nearby sites, including mosques. The vaccine is free and safe.
🕐Don’t wait — protect your child now from measles!
November 3, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The 2nd phase of 10-days Measles Vaccination Campaign is underway from Oct 29th - Nov 7th in 17 provinces.
Children aged 6 months–10 years should get vaccinated at nearby sites, including mosques. The vaccine is free and safe.
🕐Don’t wait — protect your child now from measles!
Children aged 6 months–10 years should get vaccinated at nearby sites, including mosques. The vaccine is free and safe.
🕐Don’t wait — protect your child now from measles!
"Expanding access to student-centered teaching method is vital to empower teachers and enhance learning outcomes.” Says Pari, a mentor transforming classrooms.
With European Union in Afghanistan, UNICEF Afghanistan is supporting the Teacher Development and Support Programmes. 👇
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With European Union in Afghanistan, UNICEF Afghanistan is supporting the Teacher Development and Support Programmes. 👇
unicef.link/4nzCuaT
Leading with Heart: Pari’s Mission to Empower Afghan Teachers
A mentor is promoting student-centered teaching and learning approaches and practices through UNICEF’s Teacher Development and Support Programme.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
"Expanding access to student-centered teaching method is vital to empower teachers and enhance learning outcomes.” Says Pari, a mentor transforming classrooms.
With European Union in Afghanistan, UNICEF Afghanistan is supporting the Teacher Development and Support Programmes. 👇
unicef.link/4nzCuaT
With European Union in Afghanistan, UNICEF Afghanistan is supporting the Teacher Development and Support Programmes. 👇
unicef.link/4nzCuaT
Maryam and Jawad are washing their hands. They no longer walk to fetch dirty water—safe water is on their doorstep in Kabul.
With Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund and OCHA, UNICEF Afghanistan is rehabilitating water supply system in under-served areas for families and children to have safe water.
With Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund and OCHA, UNICEF Afghanistan is rehabilitating water supply system in under-served areas for families and children to have safe water.
October 30, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Maryam and Jawad are washing their hands. They no longer walk to fetch dirty water—safe water is on their doorstep in Kabul.
With Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund and OCHA, UNICEF Afghanistan is rehabilitating water supply system in under-served areas for families and children to have safe water.
With Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund and OCHA, UNICEF Afghanistan is rehabilitating water supply system in under-served areas for families and children to have safe water.
With thanks to flexible funding from UNICEF Global partners and donors, UNICEF Afghanistan is able to quickly respond to emergencies such as acute watery diarrhoea to keep children safe and healthy.
Angiza, 12 is getting Oral Rehydration Solution to recover from diarrhoea & stay healthy.
Angiza, 12 is getting Oral Rehydration Solution to recover from diarrhoea & stay healthy.
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 AM
With thanks to flexible funding from UNICEF Global partners and donors, UNICEF Afghanistan is able to quickly respond to emergencies such as acute watery diarrhoea to keep children safe and healthy.
Angiza, 12 is getting Oral Rehydration Solution to recover from diarrhoea & stay healthy.
Angiza, 12 is getting Oral Rehydration Solution to recover from diarrhoea & stay healthy.
"When we see positive results from our awareness raising, it gives us great joy," says Nazeerullah Adil.
Since the very first day after the earthquake, he has been working with UNICEF and partners to support affected children and families.
Since the very first day after the earthquake, he has been working with UNICEF and partners to support affected children and families.
October 28, 2025 at 11:29 AM
"When we see positive results from our awareness raising, it gives us great joy," says Nazeerullah Adil.
Since the very first day after the earthquake, he has been working with UNICEF and partners to support affected children and families.
Since the very first day after the earthquake, he has been working with UNICEF and partners to support affected children and families.