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1. Khost & Paktika Situation Update
Food has emerged as an urgent and immediate need in Khost and Paktika provinces. Many displaced families are low-income and left their homes suddenly, crossing into Afghanistan with few possessions, while the resources of host communities are limited. As families entered Khost province, WFP was on the ground distributing one-month food rations to 900 families in Matun and Gurboz districts beginning on 18 June. With additional distributions ongoing for 700 households, WFP’s food basket consists of High Energy Biscuits, wheat flour, pulses (legumes), vegetable oil and salt.
WFP is partnering with Mhair Educational Human Rights Organisation (MEHRO) and Organisation for Research and Community Development (ORCD) to distribute additional food to households in Khost and Paktika provinces. Based on UNHCR population assessments, WFP will plan food distributions to ensure the needs of vulnerable people are met in areas with high displacement. It is becoming clear that the situation will likely be protracted and greater food and nutrition assistance will be required for the families displaced due to the conflict.
Results from the Paktika joint assessment mission with APA/UNHCR and DoRR indicated that there are 3,000 families displaced in Barmal district (revised up from 1,450) and 600 families in Urgun district. The analysis of the assessment findings and discussions with provincial authorities will be shared with operation partner for further consultation effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.