Malnutrition

Macroeconomic factors and recurrent natural disasters continue to have a significant impact on the lives of Afghan people. The vulnerability of infants, young children, and their mothers to malnutrition is a pressing concern, worsened by issues such as food insecurity, poor feeding practices, and high rates of illness due to limited access to essential services. In recent years, Afghanistan has experienced a persistent and severe burden of malnutrition.
Food insecurity and vitamin deficiency, leading to malnutrition in children and women, have long been prevalent in communities, particularly in remote areas where agriculture-dependent families rarely have access to fruit trees and vegetables. To address these issues, CAWC implemented several Livelihood improvement programs in Daikundi and Bamiyan provinces. Under this program, 200 kitchen gardens were established for women, and improved vegetable seeds were distributed to them. This program aimed to combat malnutrition and vitamin deficiency. Additionally, CAWC established more than 100 orchards and nurseries with various types of fruit saplings, directly contributing to a reduction in malnutrition.