Japan Pledges $2 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Returnees in Afghanistan

The UN refugee agency says Japan has provided $2 million in humanitarian funding to assist returnees in Afghanistan, as displacement, poverty and reintegration challenges intensify nationwide.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced that Japan has provided $2 million in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan.

On Saturday, December 27, UNHCR stated on its social media page that the funding is specifically intended to support Afghan returnees who have come back to the country.

The assistance aims to help returnee families access essential services, including food, healthcare, and shelter, as many struggle to reintegrate into communities after returning from abroad.

According to the UN Development Programme, Afghanistan received 2.3 million returnees in 2025 alone, underscoring the growing need for support and resources to stabilize their lives.

UNHCR emphasized that the Japanese contribution will directly support vulnerable families, ensuring they receive critical aid to meet basic needs and improve living conditions.

The assistance comes amid forecasts that large segments of Afghanistan’s population will require urgent humanitarian support in 2026 due to poverty and economic hardship.

International agencies have called for continued global support, highlighting that sustained funding is crucial to address the ongoing challenges faced by returnees and vulnerable communities.

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