Afghanistan earthquakes leave children, families at risk
Three catastrophic earthquakes have struck western Afghanistan, including one 6.3-magnitude on 7 October 2023, one 6.3-magnitude on 11 October and an 6.4-magnitude earthquake on 15 October. Almost 1,400 people are reported to have been killed in the first two major earthquakes. Donate to help children in Afghanistan, What’s happening in Afghanistan?, Three powerful earthquakes in the space of just over a week have caused devastation for families in western Afghanistan. On the morning of 7 October 2023, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake and several strong aftershocks shook Herat, Badghis and Farah provinces. A second 6.3-magnitude quake struck the region on 11 October. Early on 15 October, a 6.4-…, How many people have been affected?, Almost 1,500 people were reportedly killed in Herat and the surrounding districts. In the three most affected districts, around 150,000 people either completely lost their homes or their homes were severely damaged., How is UNICEF responding?, Afghanistan. UNICEF staff load cartons of family hygiene kits onto a truck ready to be dispatched to earthquake-affected areas of western Afghanistan. UNICEF staff load cartons of family hygiene kits onto a truck ready to be dispatched to earthquake-affected areas of western Afghanistan. UNICEF teams on the ground and delivering crucial aid to…, Global Humanitarian Thematic Funding, Flexible funding makes it possible for UNICEF to deliver assistance to the most vulnerable families when and where it is needed and in a timely and effective manner. For onset emergencies, flexible Global Humanitarian Thematic Funding (GHTF) allows UNICEF to rapidly release funds within 24 hours and react faster and equitably. >>> Read…
