In September, an earthquake in Afghanistan caused the loss of thousands of lives and left many more injured. The devastation that emerged in the aftermath of the severe tremor revealed the full extent of the crisis.
With residential areas damaged and buildings destroyed, thousands of people were forced to leave their homes and were preparing to face the winter under extremely challenging conditions.
During this period, as access to basic humanitarian needs became even more difficult, International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation (IBC), which has been operating in Afghanistan for more than two years, immediately deployed its teams to the affected areas. From the very first moments of the disaster, the Foundation assessed the situation on the ground and identified the most urgent needs. With the support of IDRF Canada, food parcels and hot meals were delivered to thousands of families. In addition, the Foundation addressed shelter-related challenges by providing tents and blankets to a large number of households.
Our activities in the region continued following these initial interventions carried out in cooperation with our partners. In the most affected provinces of Balkh and Samangan, urgent needs were identified, and our staff and local volunteers distributed food packages and blankets to hundreds of families. This assistance helped meet the essential needs of the affected communities and supported their preparation for the approaching winter.
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Although these efforts created meaningful impact, the scale of humanitarian needs in the region remained extensive. Despite periodic emergency assistance provided during crises, critical needs persist. Many families continue to live in severely damaged or destroyed homes, struggling to survive under harsh conditions. This situation poses additional risks particularly for children, older people, and women.
To ensure the timely delivery of additional food, blankets, winter clothing, heating supplies, and essential life-saving assistance, we need the collaboration of our valued partners now more than ever.
