UNHCR | Afghanistan Earthquake

An Afghan man looks for his belongings amidst the rubble of a collapsed house after a deadly magnitude-6 earthquake that struck Afghanistan around midnight, in Dara Noor, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, September 1, 2025.
Urgent support needed for Afghan women and girls

Emergency in Afghanistan
A devastating earthquake has struck Afghanistan. Hundreds of people have been killed, countless homes have been destroyed and families have been left homeless.

UNHCR is on the ground with emergency tents and other life-saving supplies to protect families. This disaster has struck a population already suffering from poverty, hunger and years of conflict.

Support is urgently needed to provide safety and protection to affected families. Donate today and help families fleeing Afghanistan.