Key messages
Almost four decades of conflict in Afghanistan have led to insecurity and large scale displacement within the country and to neighbouring Iran and Pakistan. Intensified conflict continues to force people out of their homes: this year alone, by the end of August some 245,000 people had already fled to safer places.
The European Commission provides humanitarian assistance to those affected by conflict and natural disasters, offering emergency health services, shelter, water and sanitation, food assistance, protection and education. Projections are that over 400,000 conflict-affected internally displaced will be dependent on humanitarian assistance by the end of the year.
Conflict in neighbouring Pakistan has pushed thousands of families and individuals to seek refuge in South-eastern Afghanistan. Food, water, shelter, access to health, protection and education are provided to the Pakistani refugees.
The European Commission funds services that provide the humanitarian community safe and principled access to all areas of Afghanistan such as humanitarian flight and security information services.