Afghanistan Aid

Help provide urgent humanitarian assistance

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck in Afghanistan, taking the lives of over 2,000 people and injuring at least 3,500. We have mobilized an emergency response to provide food, water, shelter, medical aid, and more. You can help. Donate today.

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A Devastating Earthquake

One of Afghanistan's worst earthquakes struck a country already grappling with humanitarian crises.

Many victims are recently returned Afghans who were attempting to rebuild their lives with stretched resources and limited aid.

🇦🇫 Current Situation

🚨 The Earthquake

    • A powerful 6.0-magnitude quake struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalālābād.

    • Shallow depth (~8 km) caused widespread damage.

    • Multiple aftershocks, including a 5.2 magnitude tremor, followed.

🚑️ Casualties and Damage

  • More than 2,000 dead and 3,500+ injured.

  • Entire villages leveled, mud/stone homes destroyed.

  • Rescue hampered by landslides, blocked roads, and power outages.

📉 Humanitarian Context

  • Over 4 million Afghans were already displaced, accounting for the second-largest displaced population in the world after Syria.
  • More than 1 million Afghans have returned or were forcibly deported from neighboring countries so far this year (2025).
  • Half of Afghanistan’s population relies on aid (23 million people).

 

Your donation can send life-saving food, water, supplies, assistance, and hope. Give today.

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In addition to Emergency Aid, Baitulmaal sponsors orphans and digs water wells in affected areas to provide access to safe, clean drinking water. Turn your compassion into hope. Give today.

Sponsor an Orphan

By sponsoring an Orphan in Afghanistan, you help provide them with the support they need to thrive.

Sponsor a Water Well

By sponsoring a Water Well, you help provide safe, clean water access to a community in Afghanistan.

Can they count on you?

Afghan children have among the highest rates of stunting due to malnutrition in the world. Without your help, many Afghans may not get enough food and other necessities and fall deeper into despair.

Will you help restore hope for the struggling people of Afghanistan?

Each contribution helps save or improve someone's life.

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