By Kyra Zimmerman | Program Specialist, Disaster Response
Your donation to the Afghanistan Earthquake Relief Fund is helping Afghans after a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake killed more than 2,200 people. For that, we cannot thank you enough.
Since we launched our fund two weeks ago, donations have supported one grant to a high-impact, Afghan-led nonprofit. In this time of crisis, Action for Development (AfD)is deploying a mobile health team (MHT) and purchasing essential medicines to distribute to injured people. This MHT includes a midwife and other female staff who can treat women and girls injured in the disaster. AfD is also working to increase access to emergency healthcare for as many of the 13,000 affected individuals in the earthquake region as possible.
However, ongoing support is still urgently needed. Beyond the loss of life, more than 5,400 homes were lost in the quake and its aftershocks. Meanwhile, difficult terrain and a reduced NGO presence across the country since the Taliban takeover have slowed relief efforts. Aid groups also report that women and girls face additional barriers to rescue and treatment due to Taliban-enforced restrictions on contact between men and women.
If you are interested in supporting our Afghanistan partners, a number of Afghan-led organizations are also participating in GlobalGiving’s Safer World Fund Campaign.
Between September 11th and December 31st, 2025, organizations will be eligible for a percentage of funds matched by GlobalGiving. This means your donation can go further for participating organizations.
We are deeply grateful for your generosity. Your contribution to the Afghanistan Earthquake Relief Fund means Afghans in the most impacted regions can access medical care, humanitarian aid, and much-needed care.
Please expect updates in the coming months as our partners continue their lifesaving efforts.
With gratitude,
Kyra + the GlobalGiving Team
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