KABUL, 28 January 2022, (TON): The UN team in Afghanistan has announced the launch of a Transitional Engagement Framework to assist Afghans in 2022.

The TEF is an overarching strategic planning document, ensuring the coordination of the UN team’s work to reduce the suffering of the Afghans.

A statement from the world body said “the TEF seeks to save lives, sustain essential services, such as health and education, and preserve essential community systems.”

The UN resident and humanitarian coordinator for Afghanistan said “this UN system-wide strategy will help ensure that Afghans can meet their basic human needs.”

Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov added that acting on it was more important than ever to avoid that an even wider proportion of the population required lifesaving humanitarian assistance.

“It’s especially important now as millions are suffering from the harsh winter months, and we thank the international community for stepping up their vital support to the Afghan population.”

The $8billion required to implement this UN-wide framework includes the $4.44 billion previously requested through the Humanitarian Response Plan, launched on 11 January, since all activities in the TEF complement one another and are interdependent.