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
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
With China International Development Cooperation Agency in Herat province, we are distributing hygiene kits with soap, buckets and other essential items to help families maintain good hygiene. For families returning home to Afghanistan from Iran, this is a vital start up kit.
October 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
With China International Development Cooperation Agency in Herat province, we are distributing hygiene kits with soap, buckets and other essential items to help families maintain good hygiene. For families returning home to Afghanistan from Iran, this is a vital start up kit.
Girls at Senator Mirza Abdul Ghafar School in Takhar, northern #Afghanistan smile brightly outside their newly renovated classrooms by UNICEF Afghanistan, with support from European Union in Afghanistan.
These girls now have a brighter space to learn, grow, and dream big! 💙🏫
These girls now have a brighter space to learn, grow, and dream big! 💙🏫
October 26, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Girls at Senator Mirza Abdul Ghafar School in Takhar, northern #Afghanistan smile brightly outside their newly renovated classrooms by UNICEF Afghanistan, with support from European Union in Afghanistan.
These girls now have a brighter space to learn, grow, and dream big! 💙🏫
These girls now have a brighter space to learn, grow, and dream big! 💙🏫
This #WorldPolioDay, let’s stand together against #polio and ensure that every child receives the vaccine.
Thanks to all donors for their support, and UNICEF Afghanistan's brave vaccinators across #Afghanistan who go the extra mile to #EndPolio and reach every child, everywhere.
Thanks to all donors for their support, and UNICEF Afghanistan's brave vaccinators across #Afghanistan who go the extra mile to #EndPolio and reach every child, everywhere.
October 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
This #WorldPolioDay, let’s stand together against #polio and ensure that every child receives the vaccine.
Thanks to all donors for their support, and UNICEF Afghanistan's brave vaccinators across #Afghanistan who go the extra mile to #EndPolio and reach every child, everywhere.
Thanks to all donors for their support, and UNICEF Afghanistan's brave vaccinators across #Afghanistan who go the extra mile to #EndPolio and reach every child, everywhere.
Polio vaccination is a dose of good news!
With support from our donors, UNICEF Afghanistan teams are reaching every child under 5 across #Afghanistan to protect them from this preventable disease.
Together, we can #EndPolio.
With support from our donors, UNICEF Afghanistan teams are reaching every child under 5 across #Afghanistan to protect them from this preventable disease.
Together, we can #EndPolio.
October 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Polio vaccination is a dose of good news!
With support from our donors, UNICEF Afghanistan teams are reaching every child under 5 across #Afghanistan to protect them from this preventable disease.
Together, we can #EndPolio.
With support from our donors, UNICEF Afghanistan teams are reaching every child under 5 across #Afghanistan to protect them from this preventable disease.
Together, we can #EndPolio.
At Malik Sheer Ahmed school in Logar, girls light up with joy as they receive:
Backpacks 🎒
Notebooks 📒
Pencils ✏️
Crayons 🖍️
With support from World Bank South Asia, UNICEF Afghanistan is distributing teaching and learning materials package to 1.5M children in 15,000 schools across #Afghanistan.
Backpacks 🎒
Notebooks 📒
Pencils ✏️
Crayons 🖍️
With support from World Bank South Asia, UNICEF Afghanistan is distributing teaching and learning materials package to 1.5M children in 15,000 schools across #Afghanistan.
October 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
At Malik Sheer Ahmed school in Logar, girls light up with joy as they receive:
Backpacks 🎒
Notebooks 📒
Pencils ✏️
Crayons 🖍️
With support from World Bank South Asia, UNICEF Afghanistan is distributing teaching and learning materials package to 1.5M children in 15,000 schools across #Afghanistan.
Backpacks 🎒
Notebooks 📒
Pencils ✏️
Crayons 🖍️
With support from World Bank South Asia, UNICEF Afghanistan is distributing teaching and learning materials package to 1.5M children in 15,000 schools across #Afghanistan.
Dr. Sheba trains nurses and midwives at a new skills lab at Badghis Hospital in #Afghanistan. 🏥
Together with Asian Development Bank, UNICEF Afghanistan is supporting 50 health facilities in 10 provinces to improve maternal and newborn care through simulation-based training and mentorship. 👩⚕️👶
Together with Asian Development Bank, UNICEF Afghanistan is supporting 50 health facilities in 10 provinces to improve maternal and newborn care through simulation-based training and mentorship. 👩⚕️👶
October 20, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Dr. Sheba trains nurses and midwives at a new skills lab at Badghis Hospital in #Afghanistan. 🏥
Together with Asian Development Bank, UNICEF Afghanistan is supporting 50 health facilities in 10 provinces to improve maternal and newborn care through simulation-based training and mentorship. 👩⚕️👶
Together with Asian Development Bank, UNICEF Afghanistan is supporting 50 health facilities in 10 provinces to improve maternal and newborn care through simulation-based training and mentorship. 👩⚕️👶