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Earthquake in Afghanistan
A powerful 6M earthquake has struck Afghanistan, causing mass destruction.
What is happening in Afghanistan?
A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan around midnight on Sunday. It’s destroying villages and has claimed more than 1.4 thousand lives. Many homes in the region are made from mud, making them vulnerable to collapse, and the shallow depth of the quake made it especially destructive.
The earthquake hit remote, mountainous, and populated areas of Kunar and Nangarhar. This is making access challenging, and communications are limited. The true scale of damage is not yet known, but people urgently need support.
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What is ShelterBox doing?
We’re looking at whether and how we can support people who have lost their homes with emergency shelter like tents. Right now, we’re working closely with our partners in Afghanistan and the region to gather information and understand what people need most.
We have a team preparing to travel to Afghanistan if needed, and we’re ready to respond. If tents are needed, we may be able to donate them to a partner organization already working in Afghanistan and offer training to help with distribution.
It’s essential that we take the time to understand where and how we can best support, so our support reaches the right people in the most effective way.
Even before the earthquake, we were exploring how to support people ahead of winter – those displaced by conflict – as they returned to remote areas of Afghanistan. The need has only grown with the earthquake.
Our non-profit’s preparedness work around the world has included Afghanistan. ShelterBox has responded in Afghanistan before, including in 2002, 2006, 2008, and 2016-17.
The bigger picture
Before the earthquake, Afghanistan was already facing a deep humanitarian crisis. Nearly 23 million people – half the population – need assistance. Every day, tens of thousands of people are returning from Iran and Pakistan, many with nowhere to go.
Many returnees fled Afghanistan due to years of conflict, economic collapse, and fear following the Taliban’s return to power. Some haven’t been in Afghanistan for years, or ever. Many are registered by the authorities and given money for transport to their home provinces to find their old homes demolished, occupied or sold.
Around 30,000 people are crossing back into Afghanistan daily, often through remote border points with very little. Some are living in informal camps, with host families, or out in the open – making it hard to track their movements and understand their needs.
How can I support people facing crisis?
Donate today – you can help us bring hope and relief to those who need it most. Every donation counts. Giving helps restore dignity, safety, and hope to those who have lost everything.
You can also stay informed and share on social media to raise awareness about the crisis people are facing in Afghanistan.
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