Afghan officials meet international donors to develop sustainable solutions to begging

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs has held a coordination meeting with representatives of international organizations and humanitarian institutions to discuss ways to address begging in Afghanistan.

The meeting, organized by the office’s Directorate of Public Relations on November 11, 2026, focused on the root causes of begging, sustainable solutions and strengthening cooperation between the Islamic Emirate, international organizations and humanitarian agencies.

During the discussions, participants stressed the importance of creating sustainable and dignified livelihood opportunities for people involved in begging rather than relying solely on short-term assistance.

Proposed measures included vocational training, conditional cash assistance and economic empowerment programmes aimed at helping vulnerable individuals become financially self-reliant and reducing the prevalence of begging across the country.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs presented a comprehensive proposal to representatives of international organizations and humanitarian institutions to improve the management of the issue.

According to the office, the proposal was welcomed by participating organizations and institutions.

Officials emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts between government institutions and international partners in addressing the social and economic challenges contributing to begging and providing sustainable support for vulnerable communities.