Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 25225

Afghanistan: Development Aid

Tabled: 21 January 2025

Answered: 28 January 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government has plans to provide financial support to (a) local women-led initiatives and (b) community groups in Afghanistan.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

In 2024/2025, we are providing £161 million for humanitarian and essential services support to the most vulnerable and marginalised Afghans, through trusted non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and UN agencies. We are committed that at least 50 percent o...

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