Press Release: Afghanistan: Commission provides €2.5 million in humanitarian aid for victims affected by drought

The European Commission has adopted a €2.5 million decision in emergency humanitarian aid for victims affected by severe drought in Afghanistan. Access to food and clean water supplies, as well as food security will be improved for the most vulnerable populations, with a particular focus on disabled persons and female headed households. Funds are channelled through the European Commission Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO) under the responsibility of Commissioner Louis Michel.