Organised by Islamic ReliefIslamic Relief are on the ground supporting those affected by the earthquake in south-east Afghanistan that took 920 lives and leaving over 5,000 people affected. Islamic Relief are responding with emergency food packs and shelter. Please donate now
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on the morning of the 22nd of June 2022, leaving at least 920 people dead.
Although the death toll is likely to rise over the coming days. Homes have been completely destroyed and families are believed to be trapped under the rubble, with hundreds of people injured.
Many people were asleep when the earthquake struck. Other critical infrastructure such as roads and power supplies have also been badly damaged.
An Islamic Relief response team is heading to Paktika province, the worst affected area, and will initially provide food aid and cash so that people can buy supplies.
Emergency shelter is also needed for people who have lost their homes. The worst affected areas are remote rural communities, many of which are hard to reach.
Allah says in the holy Qur'an:
Whoever saves the life of one, it is as if he saved the whole of mankind (5:32)
Families are in desperate need of your help.
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