Emergency Response
We are ready to act in any crisis. A network of trained volunteers and partner organizations is already on the ground, equipped to deliver shelter, food, and medical care whenever disaster strikes.
Herat Earthquakes — October 2023
On 7 October 2023 a 6.3-magnitude earthquake, followed by a second strong tremor, hit Herat Province. The impact was devastating:
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1,000+ deaths — most of them women and children
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≈ 21,000 homes destroyed — families left without shelter or livelihoods
(UNICEF report)
We mobilized aid for survivors and helped communities rebuild.
Paktika & Khost Earthquake — 22 June 2022
A powerful quake struck Afghanistan’s south-east, devastating Paktika and Khost provinces.
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1,036 people killed and 2,949 injured (media reports)
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Hundreds of families lost their homes and livelihoods
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By early 2023, survivors faced a harsh winter with little shelter or heating.
Our response in Barmal District (Paktika)
After surveying the hardest-hit households, our local partner delivered winter-relief kits to 100 families:
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Warm blankets - 1 set per family
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Cash for heating fuel - US $145 per family
These kits helped families stay warm and safe while they rebuild their lives.