Last month, a powerful earthquake in Afghanistan injured more than a thousand people and caused significant losses. The devastating aftermath laid bare the gravity of the situation.
Following the earthquake, thousands of people were forced to leave their homes as residential areas were damaged and most buildings collapsed. These families were preparing to face the harsh winter under extremely difficult conditions. In light of this dire situation, the urgent delivery of humanitarian relief and the fulfillment of basic needs became critical.
For more than two years, International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation (IBC) has been providing comprehensive support to the region. With its extensive experience, IBC quickly identified urgent needs and, with the support of IDRF Canada, launched relief efforts on the ground. One of the most pressing issues for thousands of earthquake survivors who lost their homes or could no longer live in severely damaged buildings was shelter, which stood out as the foremost need.
Limited access to food further aggravated the already difficult conditions. Taking into account the approaching winter season, shelter needs emerged as the top priority to be addressed. At the same time, the increasing difficulty in accessing food added another urgent requirement to the list. To respond effectively, IBC, together with our donor IDRF Canada, took immediate action. As a first step, we began distributing food parcels to thousands of families. In addition, we provided hot meal distributions for three consecutive days.
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Among those most affected by the disaster, alongside women and children, were the elderly, who were also left vulnerable and in urgent need of assistance. With the onset of cold weather, the lack of adequate shelter made the situation even more severe. IBC continued to deliver urgent relief to all affected areas. To provide a practical solution to the shelter problem, we distributed tents and blankets.
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We remain actively present in the field to identify and address urgent humanitarian needs. With the generous support of our donor, IDRF Canada, we will continue to stand by the Afghan people in their time of hardship and respond swiftly to help heal their wounds by meeting their essential needs.
