Humanitarian agencies of the U.N. have begun delivering aid to thousands of people affected by massive floods in eastern Afghanistan. UNICEF, the office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and the World Food Programme are collaborating with various non-governmental organizations and Afghan authorities to distribute relief supplies, including tents, jerry cans, blankets, bed nets, kitchen equipment and food. The floods have affected the eastern provinces of Nuristan, Nangarhar, Laghman and Kunar, according to the U.N. News Center.
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As former senior staff writer, Ivy Mungcal contributed to several Devex publications. Her focus is on breaking news, and in particular on global aid reform and trends in the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas. Before joining Devex in 2009, Ivy produced specialized content for U.S. and U.K.-based business websites.
