Asra* 30 who is mother of four children, three daughters and son, she was born in Pakistan, returned to Afghanistan with her family, after the Pakistani government declared the deportation of undocumented Afghan refugees. Asra* was deported to Afghanistan. During her return to Afghanistan, Asra* sold everything she could in order to cope with the sudden loss of income and upheaval in their lives. As winter has already approached, the family lacks blankets, fuel, and warm clothing, making survival even more precarious. The harsh weather takes a toll on Asra*'s children, prompting her to seek help at Save the Children's clinic. The doctors diagnose her youngest daughter, Shaima*, with moderate acute malnutrition stared her for treatment by providing medicine, therapeutic food [nutrient paste] and referring her to the community clinic where they live for further treatment, as well as offering essential support and guidance on hygiene.

As part of the ongoing response to the crisis, the ECHO-funded project by Save the Children has been established. And operates five integrated mobile health and nutrition teams, delivering emergency healthcare services and psychosocial support to Afghan returnees in Spin boldak (three teams) and Torkham (two teams). The project also includes Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives in Takhtapol and Omari camps, addressing clean drinking water provision and constructing temporary latrines.

Says Asra* "We are approaching winter, and I am extremely worried about my children. I don’t know how we will get through this harsh winter as we don’t have blankets and fuel/wood."

"Pakistan was warm, but in Afghanistan, it is not going to be easy for us. My children don’t have clothes, jumpers, or shoes for the winter. I am worried, and I don’t know how we will overcome this."

“We don’t have shelter and basic living essentials.”

"The weather is very cold, and I don’t have shoes and a jumper to keep myself warm. I got sick.”

“Afghanistan is very cold for us, and it is challenging because we do not have winter clothing.”

Also, Rihana* 15 Asra*’s daughter stated "When I was returning to Afghanistan, I bid farewell to my friends there. They were very sad about it, and I am sad too. I will not be able to meet them again until we can go with proper documents to Pakistan, which is not easy for us."

"I am worried about my father. I hope he is released from prison soon, and he also comes home.

"I want to become a teacher in the future and teach other girls."

"We are in desperate need of aid. We need shelter, living essentials, winter clothing, shoes, blankets, food, and

medicine. Afghanistan is very cold for us, and it is challenging because we do not have winter clothing. My sister and brother became ill, so we brought them here to see the doctors."

"Thanks to Save the Children, my mother was worried about the doctor and medicine fees, but the doctors gave us free medicine, and they also provided food [nutrient paste] for my sister Shaima*, who is very weak. We are very happy about it."