BBC World: CARE's Chief Humanitarian Officer Deepmala Mahla on Afghanistan earthquake

September 1, 2025

BBC World News reports on the aftermath of the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on the night of August 31. Deepmala Mahla, CARE’s Chief Humanitarian Officer, is quoted on the potential difficulty of reaching survivors and also addressing the needs of women and girls during this emergency.

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BBC World: CARE's Chief Humanitarian Officer Deepmala Mahla on Afghanistan earthquake

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