Afghanistan is suffering combined factors of economic collapse, political instability and long-term drought, which have left the people of Afghanistan in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. Two-thirds of households find it difficult to meet basic food and non-food needs.

CRS, our partner in Afghanistan, is supporting vulnerable communities by providing:

• Training on livestock management practices to help reduce disease, improve livestock health and increase milk production.  
• Education for many of the most marginalised children in rural Afghanistan.  
  • Access to education for thousands of children.  
  • Advanced learning programs for older, out-of-school children

Afghanistan is experiencing crises compounding crises, and the situation could not be more dire for vulnerable communities. It is vital that people of compassion and the international community take action to help families impacted by poverty, food insecurity, and lack of access to essentials.

More than 800 people are confirmed dead, thousands injured, and entire villages flattened after a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan. This disaster hit on 2nd September, devastating communities in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces.

This earthquake comes after years of conflict and hardship, leaving families in urgent need of shelter, food, and medical support.