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islamic relief teams in afghanistan visiting the city of herat which was affected by the 6.3 earthquake

Afghanistan Earthquake Appeal

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can provide hygiene and water storage kits for a displaced family in Afghanistan
can provide a food pack for a displaced family in Afghanistan for a month
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8 October 2023
Responding

A deadly earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hit Afghanistan on Saturday 7 October 2023, taking the lives of 2,000 people so far and thousands more injured.

The earthquake struck 40km northwest of the city of Herat in Afghanistan, where up to 3,000 families (10,000 individuals) and 12 villages near the city of Herat have been affected. Rescue operations are underway to save people trapped in debris.

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 and conduct needs assessments. We are 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.

destroyed villages in herat in afghanistan following earthquake that struck
Image: destroyed villages in Herat, Afghanistan following the deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake.

Islamic Relief’s work in Afghanistan

Islamic Relief, a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), has been working in Afghanistan for over 20 years. Recently, our teams on the ground have distributed 13,061 food packs to the most vulnerable families in Kabul, Nangarhar, Balkh, Bamiyan, and Kapisa provinces. Qurbani meat distributions to over 10,000 families have also been carried out.

We are also running eight mobile health teams, which provide the only source of healthcare for many Afghans who are living in the country’s most remote rural areas. This includes hygiene and water storage kits, to help prevent the spread of illness and disease.

As Afghans anticipate the harshness of the winter season and what it has to bring, including a threat to their very survival, we are on the ground, distributing heaters and fuel, blankets, clothes, and shelter materials to thousands of families.

The psychological impact of the crisis unfolding, and years of conflict, is taking its toll on Afghan communities. We are also providing people with home visits, to help support their mental health during this unfathomable time.

We continue to raise awareness and support women facing gender-based violence. Our teams in the UK have also supported Afghan refugee families by providing hot meals and delivering essential sanitary items.

The difference your donations are making to the people of Afghanistan

With food insecurity at alarming levels in Afghanistan, many people are desperately seeking any kind of support — almost 45% of the population are badly affected. Thanks to your generous donations towards the Afghanistan Emergency Appeal, our teams on the ground have delivered food packs, supporting thousands of families, Alhamdulillah!

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