UNHCR_AFG_2025_HMSNA Household_Multi_Sectoral_Need_Assessment__MSNA____2025 UNHCR 2025-09-23 NADA Household Multi-Sectoral Need Assessment (MSNA) - 2025 H1 UNHCR_AFG_2025_HMNA_H1 UNHCR MetadataEditor Curation team Sample Frame, Households [sf/hh] v2.1: Edited, cleaned, and anonymised data. Multi-Sectoral Need Assessment MSNA Health Water Sanitation Hygiene Food security Emergency Shelter and NFI Education Livelihood and Social cohesion Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Connectivity Return Basic Needs Cash Assistance Afghanistan Afghanistan United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Other [oth] Household Data Dictionary This file contains the household-level data dictionary. 2534 182 Organization 2534 Partner's organization name 2521 13 Province 2526 8 A1.1 Current Displacement Status 2520 14 A1.1.1 If refugee returnee from which country you are coming from 1187 1347 A1.1.3 If refugee returnee, how long were you displaced in the country of Asylum 1199 1335 A1.2 Main reason for last displacement 2156 378 A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Armed conflict 2156 378 1 Missing value A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Generalized violence 2156 378 1 Missing value A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Violations of human rights 2156 378 1 Missing value A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Natural disasters 2156 378 1 Missing value A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Forced evictions/displacements 2156 378 1 Missing value A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Movement to urban areas for better opportunities (employment, education) 2156 378 1 Missing value A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Movement abroad for better opportunities and life style 2156 378 1 Missing value A1.5 Are you interested in going back to your place of origin? 2102 432 A1.5.2 If No why? 1105 1429 A1.5.2 If No why?/Lack of economic opportunities or employment prospects 1105 1429 1 Missing value A1.5.2 If No why?/Destruction or damage to infrastructure and homes 1105 1429 1 Missing value A1.5.2 If No why?/Lack of access to basic services 1105 1429 1 Missing value A1.5.2 If No why?/Integration into the new community or city 1105 1429 1 Missing value A1.5.2 If No why?/Security Situation 1105 1429 1 Missing value A1.5.2 If No why?/Lack of humanitarian assistance 1105 1429 1 Missing value A1.5.2 If No why?/Education for children 1105 1429 1 Missing value A1.5.2 If No why?/Legal or administrative barriers to return 1105 1429 1 Missing value A1.5.2 If No why?/Personal Safety 1105 1429 1 Missing value A1.5.2 If No why?/Other 1105 1429 1 Missing value A1.5.3 When would you move? 36 2498 A1.6 Do you or any member of your household receive remittances from within Afghanistan or from relatives or friends living abroad within the past year 2534 A4.1 Who is Household Focal Point? 2534 A4.4 Age 2456 78 1 18–27 2 28–37 3 38–47 4 48–57 5 58–67 6 68–77 7 78–87 8 88+ Missing value A4.5 Gender 2481 53 A4.6 Marital Status 2407 127 A4.7 Education Level 2534 A4.8.1 Would you consider nominating someone else to collect cash assistance on behalf of your household? 2137 397 A4.8.3 Age (Alternative Focal Point) 374 2160 A4.8.4 Gender (Alternative Focal Point) 374 2160 A4.8.5 Relationship to Focal Point 374 2160 B1. Type of Housing: What is the tenure status of the house? 2534 B2. Type of Housing: What type of housing does your household reside in? 2324 210 B3. Condition of Housing: How would you describe the condition of your household's residence? 2324 210 B5. Access to Clean Water: Does your household have access to clean water? 2534 B6. Sanitation Facilities: What type of sanitation facilities does your household have access to? 2534 B7. Cooking Facilities: What type of cooking facilities does your household use? 2534 B8. Are there any safety concerns within your household? (Landmine Hazard, flood, natural disaster, hazardous industrial facility, remote) 2534 B9. HH current source of lighting: What is the current source of lighting used in your household? 2534 C1. Availability of Healthcare Services: Is there easy access to healthcare services for your household? 2534 C2. School Attendance of Children: Are all school-aged children in your household attending school regularly? 2167 367 C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education? 2167 367 C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/Limited access due to distance or lack of transportation. 2167 367 1 Missing value C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/They have to work 2167 367 1 Missing value C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/DFA is banning female education 2167 367 1 Missing value C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/No specialized support for children with disabilities. 2167 367 1 Missing value C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/Limited access due to financial constraints (e.g., school fees, uniform costs). 2167 367 1 Missing value C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/Lack of identity document 2167 367 1 Missing value C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/Other specify 2167 367 1 Missing value C4. Quality of Education Facilities: How would you rate the quality of education facilities available to your household? 2534 C5. Access to Educational Materials: Do children in your household have access to essential educational materials, such as textbooks and school supplies? 2167 367 C6. Availability of Community Learning Centers: Are there community learning centers or libraries accessible to your household? 2534 C7. Literacy: Do all family members in your household aged 15 and above read and write? 2534 C8. Does your household have technology devices (such as computers, tablets, and internet access) that can facilitate children's educational requirements? 2167 367 C9. Do any children in your household have specific educational needs, such as disabilities or learning difficulties? 2167 367 Basic services score 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value Basic services percentage 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value D1. Occupation of Household Head. Primary Source of Household Income. What is the main source of income for your household? (select_multiple gp6nv52) 1784 750 D2. What is the approximate total monthly income of your household in AFN? 2534 D3. What is the approximate total monthly expenditure of your household(AFN)? This includes expenses such as rent/mortgage, utilities, food, transportation, healthcare, education, and any other regular expenses. 2534 D4. Stability of Employment: How would you describe the stability of employment within your household? 2534 D5. Availability of Skills and Training: Do members of your household possess marketable skills or vocational training? 2534 D6. Ownership of Livelihood Assets: Does your household own any productive assets, such as land, livestock, or machinery? 2534 D7. Diversification of Income Sources: How diversified are the income sources within your household? 2534 D8. Access to Financial Services: Does your household have access to formal and informal financial services such as banking or microfinance or mobile money? 2534 D9. Savings and Financial Resilience: Does your household have savings or financial reserves to cope with emergencies? 2534 D10. Participation in Informal Sector Activities: Are members of your household engaged in informal sector activities such as street vending or informal labor? 2534 Income score 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value Income percentage 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value E1. Access to Sufficient Food: Does your household have access to sufficient food throughout the year? 2534 E2. In the past 30 days, was there ever a time when your household didn't have enough food or money to meet essential needs? 2534 E3. Nutritional Diversity of Diet: Does your household have access to a diverse range of foods, including fruits, vegetables, proteins, and grains? 2534 E4. Availability of Nutritious Foods: Are nutritious foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein sources readily available to your household? 2534 E5. Food Expenditure Relative to Income: How would you describe your household's food expenditure relative to its income? 2534 E6. Incidence of Hunger or Food Insecurity: How often does your household experience hunger or food insecurity? 2534 E7. How frequently does your household receive assistance from other organizations or agencies operating in Afghanistan? 2534 Food score 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value Food percentage 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value F1. Health Conditions and Access to Healthcare: Does any member of your household have a chronic health condition or disability? 2352 182 F2. Availability of Medications: Does your household have consistent access to necessary medications when needed? 2534 F3. Preventive Health Practices: Does your household actively engage in preventive health practices (e.g., vaccination, hygiene practices)? 2534 F5.1 Is the head of household disabled? 345 2189 Health score 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value Health percentage 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value G1. Protection and Safety: Are there any protection concerns within your household? 2534 G2. Sale of Assets or Livestock: Did your household sell any assets, livestock, or jewelry to meet essential needs in the past 60 days? 2534 G3. Engagement in Street Vending: Did any household members engage in street vending or informal trading to generate income in the past 60 days? 2534 G4. Seeking Assistance from Strangers: Did any household members ask strangers for money or assistance in the past 30 days? 2534 G5. Borrowing Money: did your household borrow money from friends or relatives in the past 30 days 2534 G6. During times of financial hardship or crises, does your household resort to reducing food consumption or skipping meals to cope with the situation? 2534 G7. Child Labor and Education: Did any household members stop attending school to work in the past 60 days? 2167 367 G8. Do people in your household know how to recognize signs of harm to children, and are they aware of where to seek help if a child is being mistreated or neglected? 2534 G9. Does your community have safe spaces or support services available for children who may be at risk of harm? 2534 G10. Has your household experienced exposure to environmental hazards or vulnerabilities such as droughts, floods, or land degradation? 2534 protection_score 2534 protection_percentage 2534 H1. Psychosocial Support: Has any member of your household experienced psychological distress or trauma? 2534 H2. Does your household have access to psychosocial support services to address emotional or mental health needs related to protection concerns? 2534 MHPSS score 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value MHPSS percentage 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value I1. Are you aware of any complaint or feedback mechanisms related to humanitarian assistance 2534 I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us? 2534 I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/In person help disk 2534 1 I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/Comments box 2534 1 I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/SMS telephone calls 2534 1 I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/Religious leader 2534 1 I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/Local authority representative 2534 1 I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/Email 2534 1 I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/NGO 2534 1 J1. How would you describe your household's vulnerability to cold weather and harsh winter conditions? 2534 J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply) 2534 J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Lack of adequate heating facilities or insulation in the dwelling 2534 1 J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Insufficient winter clothing or blankets to keep warm 2534 1 J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Difficulty in accessing clean water due to freezing temperatures 2534 1 J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Increased risk of illness or health issues due to cold weather 2534 1 J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Higher fuel costs for heating purposes 2534 1 J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Other 2534 1 J3. Has your household experienced any negative impacts or hardships during previous winter seasons due to inadequate preparation or resources? 2534 J4. How well-equipped is your household to cope with the challenges posed by cold weather and winter conditions? 2534 J5. Would your household require additional support or assistance specifically tailored to winterization needs in the upcoming winter season? 2534 K1. Does this household require referral for any available/specialized serveices? 2534 K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services? 984 1550 K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/MHPSS 984 1550 1 Missing value K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/Child protection 984 1550 1 Missing value K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/Legal assitance 984 1550 1 Missing value K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/Women protection 984 1550 1 Missing value K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/Other (specify) 984 1550 1 Missing value K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/Livelihood 984 1550 1 Missing value K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/PSN 984 1550 1 Missing value K1.1.1 Other 84 2450 K.1.2. Status of referral 984 1550 Eligibility Scoring 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value Total Eligibility Score 2534 Overall Percentage 2534 Total Eligibility Score: ${eligibility_score} 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value Overall Percentage: ${overall_percentage}% 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value Would you like to proceed? 150 2384 A11. Would you consider nominating someone else to collect cash assistance on behalf of your household? 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/National ID or Tazkira Paper 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/Driver License 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/UNHCR VRF or FARE/ARRD Token 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/UNHCR Token 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/WFP Scope Card 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/NO ID 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/E Tazkira 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/National Passport 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/UNHCR proGres ID 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/Ration Card 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/IOM Card 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/Birth Certificate 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/Pakistani ID 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A3. ID Document/Other 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A9. Relationship to the Head of Household 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A4. Have you had any difficulty in using the ID 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A4.1 If yes 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A4.1 If yes/Limited mobility 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A4.1 If yes/No money for transportation 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A4.1 If yes/Mahram requirements 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A4.1 If yes/Restrictions from family 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A4.1 If yes/Other 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A16. Occupation of Household Head (select_one occupation) 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A18.5. If IDP, for how long were you displaced (Latest Displacement) (select_one cq4yi76) 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A10. If eligible for UNHCR cash, would you like to receive the assistance via this number? (select_one bp0va19) 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value C2. School Attendance of Children: Are all school-aged children in your household attending school regularly? 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value A27. Head of household type 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value D7. Access to Financial Services: Does your household have access to formal and informal financial services such as banking or microfinance or mobile money? 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value D1. Occupation of Household Head. Primary Source of Household Income. What is the main source of income for your household? (select_multiple gp6nv52) 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value G9. Does your community have safe spaces or support services available for children who may be at risk of harm? 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value F4. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses? 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value F5. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid(s)? 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value F6. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty walking or climbing steps? 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value F7. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty remembering or concentrating? 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value F8. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty with self-care, such as washing all over or dressing? 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value F9. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty communicating, for example understanding or being understood? 2534 FALSE 1 TRUE Missing value B4. Number of Rooms in the House: How many rooms are there in your household's residence? 2324 210