Afghanistan

The crisis in Afghanistan has worsened considerably since the Taliban seized power in August 2021. The humanitarian situation in the country is one of the worst in the world.

A dramatic development with serious consequences

The majority of the population lives in poverty, and many people depend on humanitarian assistance. Millions of people, including a large number of children, suffer from hunger and malnutrition. In addition, there are systematic restrictions on women’s rights. Women and girls are being pushed out of public life, and their human rights are being violated.

Basic healthcare services are also on the verge of collapse. And that is not all: natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods repeatedly strike the already fragile country, further worsening the situation for the people of Afghanistan. A powerful earthquake in early September 2025, which killed at least 800 people and injured 2,500, further aggravated the humanitarian situation. The war in Iran has also contributed to the deterioration of conditions in the country.

In numbers: The situation in Afghanistan

64% of the population lives in poverty
23.7% of the population depends on humanitarian assistance
30.1% of people suffer from malnutrition
14 million people are experiencing acute hunger

Support for health structures and emergency aid after natural disasters

For decades, action medeor has maintained a link with hospitals and health facilities in Afghanistan, which are regularly supplied with medicines and medical supplies from Tönisvorst. As the "emergency pharmacy of the world", action medeor provides medical care for people in urgent need of support.

In addition to these long-standing partnerships with local healthcare facilities, action medeor also provides aid in acute emergencies and natural disasters: Examples include emergency relief measures following the severe flooding in spring 2024 or after dramatic earthquakes in June 2022. Together with local partner organizations, we identify the most urgent needs of people in disaster regions and help with food, hygiene kits or household items, among other things.

Your donation helps!

With your donation for the work of action medeor, you help us to provide people in countries like Afghanistan with access to healthcare and urgently needed relief supplies!