Save the Children distributed hygiene kits and baby kits to the most vulnerable families in Balkh province, Afghanistan to help families cope. The hygiene kits contain soap, towels, shampoo, and nail clippers, and the baby kits include baby diapers, shampoo, underwear, and towels.

278 hygiene kits and 192 baby kits were distributed, prioritising children with lactating mothers, children with disabilities, and those suffering from chronic illnesses or malnutrition, as well as pregnant women and other individuals facing vulnerabilities.

This initiative was funded by Save the Children’s internal fund, which aims to reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality by improving access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services for conflict-affected populations, including women, men, boys, and girls in hard-to-reach areas of Balkh province.

Zahra*, 35, shared, “I have a baby who is just three months old, and until now, I had no hygienic items to keep him clean and tidy. Thank to Save the Children for helping us with these kits.”

Bushra*, 27, also expressed her gratitude: “We lacked jerrycans and other hygienic supplies to safely store our water or maintain personal cleanliness. We are immensely thankful to Save the Children for providing these essential kits to those of us living in poverty.”