14 million people are facing severe hunger in Afghanistan says the World Food Program (The UN food agency).
A second drought in three years, combined with fighting, had afflicted Afghanistan even before the Taliban takeover of the country.
The World Food Programme (WFP)
It is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations.
It is the world's largest humanitarian organization, the largest one focused on hunger and food security and the largest provider of school meals.
Founded in 1961, it is headquartered in Rome and has offices in 80 countries.
WFP offers technical assistance and development aid, such as
building capacity for emergency preparedness and response,
managing supply chains and logistics,
promoting social safety programs, and
strengthening resilience against climate change.
The agency is also a major provider of direct cash assistance and medical supplies, and provides passenger services for humanitarian workers.
WFP is an executive member of the United Nations Development Group, a consortium of UN entities that aims to fulfil the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), with a priority on achieving SDG 2 for "zero hunger" by 2030.