Donation examples above are representative of what older people could buy with the cash assistance they will receive.
"The worst humanitarian crisis on earth."
Afghanistan is suffering its worst drought in almost 30 years and, as hunger and malnutrition reach record levels, more than 8.7 million people are on the brink of famine. One year on and economic collapse and rising global food costs are perpetuating this crisis.
Please donate today to help older people and their families in Afghanistan.
What is the impact on older people?
Older people in Afghanistan have already lived through 40 years of conflict and economic crisis and are facing unique challenges in this current crisis.
How your donation could help
Together, with our partner on the ground in Afghanistan, we have developed an emergency cash relief programme that is getting aid quickly to the older people who need it most.
Your donation could enable older people and their families to buy lifesaving necessities such as:
- Food, for themselves and their families
- Clean water and hygiene products
- Essential medicines and healthcare
Cash payments are a lifeline for older people in Afghanistan like Bibi Gul.
How cash payments help
Get in touch
If you have any questions or would prefer to donate by telephone, please do not hesitate to call our friendly helpline on 0800 032 0699.
Read more frequently asked questions.
Age International is raising money together with the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) for the Afghanistan Crisis Appeal. The DEC is a consortium of 15 aid member charities working together in times of disasters and emergencies. For more information on the DEC and our fellow member agencies please visit the DEC website. Any income not spent after twelve months past the end of the appeal may be allocated to another emergency situation that requires our support.
