According to the latest report by the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), the United States continues to be the largest aid donor to Afghans. Since the withdrawal of its forces in 2021, the US has spent nearly $18 billion in assistance to Afghanistan and Afghan refugees, according to the report. The World’s Shirin Jaafari has more.
At The World, we believe strongly that human-centered journalism is at the heart of an informed public and a strong democracy. We see democracy and journalism as two sides of the same coin. If you care about one, it is imperative to care about the other.
Every day, our nonprofit newsroom seeks to inform and empower listeners and hold the powerful accountable. Neither would be possible without the support of listeners like you. If you believe in our work, will you give today? We need your help now more than ever!