As winter intensifies in Afghanistan, millions of vulnerable citizens, including widows like 45-year-old Khurma, grapple with hunger amidst biting cold. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) strives to provide emergency aid, but funding shortages cast a looming shadow. The crisis widens with ten million people in dire need, while only six million qualify for assistance due to financial constraints.

Natural disasters and the return of Afghan refugees exacerbate the situation, leaving many homeless and unemployed. The Afghan economy's downturn, coupled with the Taliban's return to power, has pushed 85% of Afghans to live on less than $1 a day. Families face distressing choices, perpetuating a cycle of uncertainty.

International bodies, including the World Health Organization, appeal for funding to address health needs amid this crisis, underlining the urgency of the situation in Afghanistan.