Earthquakes have crippled the country
Four deadly earthquakes of 6.3, 6.4 and 4.7 magnitude hit Afghanistan this autumn, taking the lives of more than 2,000 people so far, leaving thousands injured and destroying homes.
The earthquakes struck 40km northwest of the city of Herat in Afghanistan.
It is estimated that more than 40,000 people across Herat province have been affected, as homes and buildings were destroyed. Many people have lost their loved ones and livelihoods amid the earthquakes and are considered to be highly vulnerable.
Islamic Relief are on the ground responding to the disaster. Our Islamic Relief Afghanistan Health team based in Herat have travelled to the earthquake affected area to provide primary health assistance, medicine and counselling . We are conducting needs assessments and working closely with other responders and INGO’s to explore joint response opportunities.
Our teams will be providing health services, distributing tents, non-food items and cash vouchers to those most affected.
The on-going crisis in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has been experiencing instability in the country since 2021, impacting levels of poverty, malnutrition and resulting in the collapse of basic services for Afghan civilians. As of April 2023, over 40% of its population are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity.
This pushed Afghanistan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Millions of lives are at stake, and children are already dying of hunger.
