KABUL, 12 September 2025 (UNICEF)* – “Afghanistan is once again reeling from tragedy and children are at the sharp end of an aggravating crisis. Behind these numbers are children left standing alone in the rubble and families torn apart in the blink of an eye. Overall, more than half a million people have been impacted—among them, 263,000 are children who now face heightened risks. “In these remote mountain communities, children face multiple threats, including untreated injuries, unsafe water and sanitation, worsening malnutrition, interrupted schooling, and profound emotional distress. “UNICEF is literally going the extra mile and doing whatever it takes to reach these children and families with the support they need.