Pray for Afghanistan
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The people of Afghanistan are in desperate need of help. Their situation has been made worse by the Taliban takeover, the earthquakes that hit the country in 2023 and recent devastating floods in 2024.
What is happening in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. With nearly 29 million people, more than 65% of the population, in need of humanitarian assistance.
The collapse of the country's economy resulted in food prices soaring and 64% of households unable to meet their basic needs. The situation was also exacerbated by the Taliban takeover.
The 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan in October 2023 and subsequent aftershocks caused even more devastation killing over 2,000 people were killed and thousands more injured.
This was followed by another powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on 15 October 2023, just over a week after strong quakes and aftershocks killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region.
Now Afghanistan is facing devastating floods which have already claimed the lives of or seriously injured more than 500 people.
Many families have lost their homes and all their possessions. Many lost their livelihood at the same time, with the floods washing away their crops and livestock.
Devastating floods in Afghanistan worsen humanitarian crisis
Afghanistan, a country prone to natural disasters and where CAFOD has worked since the late 1980s, has been hit by devastating floods.
CAFOD and its partners are urgently delivering immediate relief to the three north-eastern provinces of Baghram, Takhar and Badakshan.
What are the most urgent needs in Afghanistan?
CAFOD has worked in Afghanistan since the late 1980s. We are responding to the multiple crises in Afghanistan. Thanks to donations made by CAFOD supporters to our Appeal, we have provided emergency support to thousands of families to help them put food on the table and survive the harsh winter.
We continue to support Afghans with urgent needs – both within Afghanistan and in neighbouring countries – whilst also continuing to provide longer-term support like education.
“The Afghan people cannot bear another tragedy. Millions of people in the country are already struggling to survive due to the deep economic and social crisis following the takeover of power by the Taliban in August 2021, which compounded periods of drought, decades of conflict, the Covid-19 pandemic and has been made worse by the surge in food prices due to the conflict in Ukraine.”
How can I help people in Afghanistan?
Any donation you can give to our appeal will help us reach those in need in Afghanistan. Help us to reach people living in this unprecedented humanitarian crisis by donating to our Afghanistan Crisis Appeal.