Crisis Response
New Powerful Earthquake Strikes Herat Province, Urgent Aid Needed for Thousands
Another powerful earthquake struck Herat province in western Afghanistan on October 11, 2023, leaving thousands more residents in dire need of aid. The magnitude 6.3 quake struck near the city of Herat, the provincial capital, with impacts felt across the region.
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Morocco earthquake: Shelter an urgent priority for earthquake survivors ahead of winter
With thousands of families affected by the recent earthquake in the High Atlas mountains sleeping in the open and winter around the corner, dignified shelter is an urgent priority, CARE Morocco said today.
Read MoreEarthquake Latest: “It was a terrifying night for all of us in Morocco”
As the death toll from the Moroccan earthquake reaches over 2000, intense rescue efforts led by the Moroccan Army search and rescue teams continue in what will be a critical next couple of days. CARE in Morocco is adapting its programming as the psychological impact of the quake takes its toll.
Read MoreMSNBC: CARE’s Deepmala Mahla joins MSNBC’s Yasmin Voussoughian Reports to discuss the devastating earthquake in Morocco and CARE’s emergency relief efforts
MSNBC: CARE’s Deepmala Mahla joins MSNBC's Yasmin Voussoughian Reports to discuss the devastating earthquake in Morocco and CARE's emergency relief efforts
Read MoreWorld Humanitarian Day: With need at record levels, humanitarians face funding gap and worsening global context
In advance of World Humanitarian Day (WHD) this coming Saturday, CARE celebrates humanitarians around the world and recognizes the immense challenges they face, including a growing funding gap, safety risks, and the politicization of aid.
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