Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Thousands Homeless in Afghanistan Need Shelter After Earthquake
Imagine a big shake-up in Afghanistan that caused a lot of houses to fall down.
Many people lost their homes and now need help.
An aid group called the IFRC is trying to help, but they don't have enough money yet.
Winter is coming, and it's going to be very cold, so these families need warm places to live.
Some people are living in tents, but they need better homes to stay safe.
The aid group is providing food, water, and other things, but they need more money to help everyone.
Also, some organizations are worried about women and children, who might be in danger without proper shelter and care.
A powerful earthquake struck Afghanistan, leaving many families homeless.
Over 2,200 people died, and over 8,000 homes were destroyed.
Tens of thousands of families urgently need shelter as winter approaches.
The IFRC has only received one-third of the funding needed for aid.
Women and children are at particular risk due to unsafe conditions.
- Who
- Tens of thousands of families affected by the earthquake, IFRC, IOM
- What
- Families urgently need shelter and aid after a powerful earthquake.
- When
- The earthquake occurred on the night of August 31 into September 1.
- Where
- Afghanistan, particularly in Kunar Province
- Why
- To survive the freezing winter months and provide safe and dignified shelter
- Earthquake Magnitude
- 6.0
- Date of Earthquake
- August 31 - September 1
- People Killed
- Over 2,200
- Homes Destroyed
- Over 8,000
- People Affected
- Over 1.3 million
- Funding Needed by IFRC
- $31.37 million
- Funding Received by IFRC
- One-third of the needed amount
- Location of Camps
- Kunar Province