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In case you haven't heard from me before, my name is Bob Kitchen. I lead the IRC's response to emergencies, and I can tell you honestly that this year has been exceptionally challenging. Emergencies like political instability in Afghanistan, rampant child hunger in Yemen, and the worst drought in decades in Syria have forced millions of people out of their homes and pushed existing health and support systems to their breaking points.
In Afghanistan: Around 5.5 million people remain internally displaced. This kind of instability makes it difficult to find and hold down employment, disrupts children's education, strains health care systems, and can even force families to make impossible decisions. In crises like this, women and girls are disproportionately impacted.
The IRC is supporting 62 local health clinics across Afghanistan. In recent weeks, nearly all of our clients at these clinics have been women bringing in malnourished children for treatment. Our staff members are doing everything they can, but the truth is, most clinics currently lack capacity to deliver the nutrition support people need.
Even more worrying is the impending winter. Winter in Afghanistan can be brutally cold — and without proper supplies, downright deadly. Some displaced families are living in parks and makeshift camps, and without coats, blankets, and fuel for heat, we fear they may not survive.
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