Coordination Meeting Held with Donors on the Prevention of Begging

On November 11, 2026, the Directorate of Public Relations of the Office of the Deputy PM for Economic Affairs organized a coordination meeting with representatives of international organizations and humanitarian institutions to address begging in the country.
During the meeting, discussions focused on the underlying causes of begging, permanent and sustainable solutions, and joint cooperation between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, international organizations, and humanitarian institutions in addressing this issue.
Following detailed discussions, participants emphasized the need to establish sustainable and dignified livelihoods for people engaged in begging through vocational training, conditional cash assistance, and economic empowerment initiatives, with the aim of reducing the prevalence of begging.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Office of the Deputy PM for Economic Affairs shared a comprehensive proposal with representatives of international organizations and humanitarian institutions to improve the management of this issue. The proposal was welcomed by the representatives of these organizations and institutions.