Afghanistan
Your support is urgently needed as Afghanistan suffers combined factors of economic collapse, political instability, long-term drought, and recovery from devastating earthquakes.
Rubble from destruction in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the Herat province, Afghanistan. Photo: CRS
Afghanistan Facts
*source: UNHCR/World Bank
97% of the population
are being pushed into extreme poverty
24.4 million people
are in need of humanitarian assistance
Two thirds of households
find it difficult to meet basic food and non-food needs
2023 Earthquake
On October 7, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Herat province, resulting in over 2,000 deaths with a second taking place just outside of Herat on October 11, and yet a third on October 15. Thousands more have been injured and many have been displaced by this series of earthquakes. Buildings have been damaged and destroyed, and hospitals overwhelmed. This disaster exacerbated an already difficult situation in Afghanistan following decades of conflict and poverty, with scarce resources coming under even more pressure.
Our partners responded to urgent basic needs and provided cash assistance to families.
The immediate response included:
Emergency Shelter
Access to Clean Water
Food and Other Essentials
Medical Supplies
Afghanistan was already suffering combined factors of economic collapse, political instability and long-term drought, which have left the people of Afghanistan already 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 already 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
Your generous donation today means our partners in Afghanistan can respond quickly and efficiently to support vulnerable communities.
Donate nowAfghanistan 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.
Children looking at the damage from the earthquake that struck the Herat province, Afghanistan. Photo: CRS
Where does my donation go?
The funds you donate to this appeal go to Caritas Australia’s Emergency Response Fund and will be used to provide humanitarian assistance to communities affected by this crisis. Should circumstances prevent us from delivering aid to this emergency, or if excess funds remain after the crisis, donations will be directed to other emergencies where Caritas has humanitarian operations.
As a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), Caritas Australia is committed and fully adhere to the ACFID Code of Conduct, conducting our work with transparency, accountability and integrity. Find out more about ACFID Code of Conduct for Emergency Appeals.
