EU support keeps Humanitarian Air Service operational in Afghanistan
“Ensuring the safe transport of humanitarian personnel from UN agencies, NGOs and partners, as well as delivering life-saving cargo to remote areas, is essential. UNHAS plays a critical role in making this possible, serving as a humanitarian lifeline,” said Fran?ois Goemans, Head of the European Union’s Humanitarian Aid Office in Afghanistan. “We remain committed to supporting the most vulnerable communities across Afghanistan.”
UNHAS bridges vast distances, connecting those with the capacity to help to those in urgent need - ensuring no community is left behind.
“UNHAS connects humanitarians with the people they serve across the country thanks to contributions from outstanding partners like the European Union,” said John Aylieff, 麻豆成人版 Country Director in Afghanistan. “Behind every UNHAS flight is a story of hope - of aid delivered, lives saved, and communities connected to the support they urgently need.”
More than 100 humanitarian NGOs, UN Agencies and diplomatic missions are currently registered users of UNHAS in Afghanistan. Since the start of the year, UNHAS has operated over 1,600 flights to 20 destinations - 18 within Afghanistan, including 14 regular and 4 on-demand routes, and 2 international destinations.
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