Catastrophic earthquakes have struck eastern Afghanistan, killing hundreds, injuring thousands, and reducing entire villages to rubble.

Always the most vulnerable in any emergency, children in Afghanistan are now in immediate danger — facing rising violence, and collapsing health and sanitation systems.  And children can’t wait. 

ChildFund is responding urgently, prioritizing:

  • Safe shelters and child-friendly spaces. 
  • Emergency kits with dignity and hygiene supplies. 
  • Protection services staffed by women. 

Our ChildFund Alliance partner has been working in Afghanistan since 2002 and is assessing children's most urgent needs, including critical emergency relief and safe spaces amid the chaos. Please donate generously today to stand with children who have lost everything. 

How We Support Children in Crisis

In any emergency children are the most vulnerable. Here’s how your support helps.

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    Emergency Relief

    We provide relief to children, families and communities affected by emergencies in the form of food, clean water and other essentials, like blankets and hygiene kits. Depending on the situation, we may distribute these items directly to affected families or give them funds to purchase what they need most.

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    Child-Friendly Spaces

    We establish Child-Friendly Spaces to give children a safe place to play, learn and just be kids – activities that are crucial to their recovery from the trauma of emergencies. These spaces protect children and allow their caregivers time to find shelter, food, water and other aid.

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    Education Support

    We promote education on disaster preparedness so that when emergencies happen, children, families and communities know how to respond and can recover more quickly.