How It Works, Legal & Regulatory, News U.N. raises billion-dollar ‘lifeline’ for Afghans Donors pledged more than US$1.2 billion in emergency aid for Afghanistan at a U.N.-sponsored fundraiser as the Tabilan consolidates power. By John Heilprin - September 13, 2021 A villager in Afghanistan's northeast Badakhshan Province (AN/Joel Heard) You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us