can help deliver food aid to a family suffering from hunger
can deliver urgent aid to families affected by emergencies
can build education and training programs for vulnerable community members
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Devastating Earthquakes Strike Herat
Four major earthquakes, each of a magnitude between 4.7 and 6.3, have hit the Herat region since October 7. Over 2,000 people have died; thousands of people have been injured; and more than 3,000 homes have been completely destroyed, leaving people homeless. The number of people directly affected has risen to more than 40,000.
“The people of Afghanistan have already been through so much suffering. This earthquake is now a double calamity for many families who urgently need our support. We are appealing for as much financial assistance to help those affected by this disaster. Many people have lost loved ones, and many [are] injured. Their needs will be huge in the days to come.” – Umair Hasan, Islamic Relief Afghanistan Country Director
Islamic Relief is working with local partners to provide emergency relief and promote long-term recovery. The initial emergency response includes cash assistance for food and other basic needs; essential non-food items including hygiene kits; and transitional shelter and rental assistance.
Early recovery goals include construction of shelters; rehabilitation of water sources and construction of latrines; cash-for-work opportunities to repair community infrastructure; skill-based training and promotion of income-generating activities; and formation of community self-help groups (SHG’s). Our goal is to help restore hope and dignity to families in Afghanistan as they rebuild their homes and communities.
Islamic Relief’s Legacy Across Asia
Our story in Asia is a story of resilience, growth, and development. The Islamic Relief family has been providing emergency relief and integrated programming to families in need since 1993. Since then, we have established a presence in a total of nine Asian countries, with field staff on the ground to address needs quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
Some of our areas of focus include:
- Food aid
- Access to clean and safe water, education, healthcare
- Orphan family support
- Sustainable livelihood support
- Women economic empowerment
- Humanitarian aid for vulnerable communities including refugees, internally displaced people, and their host communities
- Emergency aid for natural disasters including floods, drought, cyclones, and earthquakes
- Winter aid
And with your generous support, we can help these families in such desperate need. Continue your humanitarian legacy in the service of our sisters and brothers across Asia and donate to Islamic Relief.
We Need YOUR Help
Thanks to you, we’ve been able to accomplish so much. But there’s still so much more to do. By continuing to support our efforts in Asia, you can help make a difference in the lives of those in desperate need.
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AFGHANISTAN
Islamic Relief has served the Afghan community for more than 20 years, and continues to provide humanitarian and development assistance today. Find out more about our work.
BANGLADESH
Islamic Relief has been in Bangladesh since 1991. Find out more about our work across the country.
INDIA
Islamic Relief has been in India since 1994. Find out more about our work across the country.
INDONESIA
Islamic Relief has been in Indonesia since 2000. Find out more about our work across the country.
MYANMAR
Our main intervention in Myanmar includes providing humanitarian aid to internally displaced people and host communities in Rakhine State. Find out more about our work.
NEPAL
Islamic Relief has been in Nepal since 2015. Find out more about our work across the country.
PAKISTAN
Islamic Relief has been in Pakistan since 1992. Find out more about our work across the country.
PHILIPPINES
Islamic Relief has been in Philippines since 2013. Find out more about our work across the country.
SRI LANKA
Islamic Relief has been in Sri Lanka since 2004. Find out more about our work across the country.
WORK IN OTHER COUNTRIES
Islamic Relief’s legacy of humanitarian work extends beyond the countries listed above. Find out more about our work across other countries in Asia that have been positively impacted by the generosity of donors like you.