Assist us to provide much-needed humanitarian help in Afghanistan

The situation in Afghanistan is dire. In a week time, three 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocked Herat City and Province triggering substantial aftershocks, some exceeding 5.0 in magnitude.

Homes and communities lie in ruins. Infrastructure has been shattered and people are desperately looking for family members and friends. The trauma and loss are enormous, with some people having lost everything.

Communities now urgently need medical care, clean water, food, shelter and emotional support – to survive – and to recover and rebuild.

People in Afghanistan were already enduring multiple hardships before the latest quakes struck. The combined challenges of a stalling economy and other consequences of decades of fighting have left many families deeply vulnerable. These quakes are only exacerbating the need for help.

The people of Afghanistan have lived through 40 years of conflict. Humanitarian needs in the country are massive.

Nearly half of Afghans face serious food insecurity. Hospitals and clinics are closing because they do not have money or fuel. Winter is approaching and many families do not have the basics to keep warm.

We have been working to protect and assist communities affected by conflict in Afghanistan since 1987. Our team also works closely with the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) and local authorities to jointly strengthen capacity to confront humanitarian crises.

Your support is more needed than ever. Thank you.