West Afghanistan Forced Returnees Response (WAFRR) second sitrep

This is the first SitRep for the West Afghanistan Forced Returnees Response (WAFRR), providing an overview of the evolving situation at the Iran–Afghanistan border, major needs, and World Vision Afghanistan’s response to date.

In Afghanistan, millions face the daily realities of drought, hunger, and displacement. The FRAMES Consortium offered a powerful response, reaching over 675,000 people across nine provinces with life-saving support: • Farmers were trained to rebuild their livelihoods • Water systems were restored in drought-hit communities • Clinics treated malnourished children • Safe spaces helped children heal and learn • Families received cash to buy food, pay rent, and survive But then it all stopped. Funding cuts forced FRAMES to shut down — abruptly ending critical support for hundreds of thousands of people. A mother from Ghor province shares, "Eight of my own children have died years ago, simply because we couldn’t get them to medical care in time." Her story is a painful reminder of what happens when health systems fail — and why programs like FRAMES matter so deeply. FRAMES wasn’t just a project, it was a model of what works in one of the world’s most challenging humanitarian contexts. Watch to see what real impact looks like — and what’s at stake when it’s taken away.

NGO warns of “heartbreaking” child protection challenges, shelter shortages, and service gaps amid chaotic surge in returns

World Vision East Asia delivers holistic, evidence-based solutions to combat childhood malnutrition and illness, focusing on long-term impact rather than short-term aid. We address root causes by working at every level: household, community, and health system.

Johan Eldebo, Senior Adviser for Strategic Partnerships and Fragile Contexts at World Vision Nordics, shares personal reflections from a recent field visit to Afghanistan, highlighting why sustained engagement matters, especially for the country’s most vulnerable children.

To empower communities over their challenges in health sector, World Vision train and equip Community Health Workers (CHWs) who serve their communities with basic health and nutrition services.

World Vision Afghanistan’s situation reports, outlining activities and impact for the months of April and May 2025.

World Vision with support from World Vision USA constructed a village clinic and a house for Health Surveillance Officer. Women are no longer walking long distance to get medical service and the HSA is now able to serve people 24/7