We won’t forget the children of Afghanistan

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On the ground within 48 hours On 22 June, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan in Paktika and Khost Provinces leading to wide-scale destruction. Hundreds of children were killed, many more wounded and 58 children lost both parents in the devastation.

Nazi, Mahbubeh, and Zaid are siblings. They lost their entire family in the recent earthquake and now live with their aunt. “I don’t know what will happen, and what we will do. I am very afraid.”

“We had no place to live in this heat. UNICEF office donated tents, plastic carpets, and hygiene kits. Thank you.” – Mahbubeh, nine

The earthquake hit communities in already vulnerable districts who have already been experiencing ongoing food insecurity, acute malnutrition, as well as outbreaks of measles and Acute Watery Diarrhoea (AWD).

UNICEF rapidly responded with life-saving health care and water, sanitation and hygiene supplies (WASH) – including hygiene kits, soap bars, and water treatment tablets.

Within a week of the earthquake, UNICEF carried out assessments and with partners was able to reach 5,500 households with cash assistance, to help families meet their needs.

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