Afghanistan
Afghanistan earthquake 2025: What CARE is doing
A devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025, killing at least 1,411 people and destroying over 5,400 homes. CARE is responding with emergency assistance including food, shelter, medical supplies, and protection programs for women and girls in the affected provinces of Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, and Nuristan.
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CARE is there delivering lifesaving aid and defending the lives of families in crisis.
“Winter tightens its grip on Afghanistan, but nowhere is its bite felt more than in Herat”
After the October earthquakes that killed hundreds, winter in Afghanistan poses severe challenges for the people of Herat. CARE is providing crucial aid including clothes, blankets, and financial help for the most vulnerable, including families led by women or children and those with disabilities.
Read MoreAfghanistan: What life is like for the women of Ghazni
At CARE Ghazni’s Womens Friendly Health space, women and girls receive psychosocial support, prenatal educational courses with midwives, and they learn the trade of tailoring. Out of all these services, perhaps one of the most valuable things these women receive is the support of their fellow community members.
Read MoreEarthquake in Afghanistan: The latest news & how you can help
On October 7, 2023, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Herat, Afghanistan, killing over 2,000 people and causing extensive damage, especially in the Zindajan district. Amidst an existing humanitarian crisis, the earthquake has intensified needs for shelter, food, and medicine. CARE is assisting by distributing essentials and deploying health and livestock care teams.
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