Archive · 15 Sep 2025
UN Warns of Winter Threat for Quake-Hit Afghans
Many families in Afghanistan are at risk after a bad earthquake.
They lost their homes and need help.
The UN says they need $139 million to buy food, build shelters, and give people healthcare before the cold winter comes.
Sadly, many people have died, including many women and children.
Aid organizations are trying to help but resources are limited.
Restrictions on female aid workers are making it difficult to reach those in need, especially women and children.
Thousands of earthquake-hit Afghan families face winter threat without more aid.
The UN is requesting $139 million for aid.
Over 2,164 people died in the earthquake, including hundreds of women and children.
Restrictions on female aid workers hamper assistance efforts.
Aid groups are providing food and shelter, but resources are limited.
- Who
- UN, earthquake victims
- What
- Aid needed to assist those affected by the earthquake
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- Eastern Afghanistan
- Why
- Provide shelter, food, and healthcare before winter.
UN
Afghan Government
Aid to Victims
UN
Urgent international support needed.
Afghan Government
No perspective given
- Requested Aid
- $139 million
- Earthquake Deaths (Estimate)
- 2,164+
- Women Earthquake Deaths
- 516
- Children Earthquake Deaths
- 1172
- Provinces Affected
- Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman
- People Receiving Food Aid
- 60,800+
