The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reported that Japan’s assistance has significantly improved the lives of over two million people in Afghanistan since 2021.
This support has enabled 856,000 individuals, including 225,000 women, to secure employment, while more than 1.7 million people have gained access to enhanced services.
In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, UNDP expressed its gratitude to Japan for its sustained three-year commitment to Afghanistan.
The organisation highlighted that during this period, 14,600 micro, small, and medium enterprises, including 8,600 women-led businesses, benefited from Japan’s financial contributions. Additionally, Japan’s support enabled the installation of renewable energy facilities powering over 5,000 sites across Afghanistan.
The UNDP also acknowledged Japan’s previous aid of $10 million for treating addiction and providing alternative livelihoods in Afghanistan. Earlier this year, Japan allocated more than $7 million to improve basic services and support vulnerable urban populations in the country.
Afghanistan is currently grappling with one of the world’s most severe and complex humanitarian crises. According to reports, more than 23 million Afghans are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
