Almost 100,000 Afghan children are in dire need of support, 3 months after earthquakes, UNICEF says
- Tens of thousands of children in western Afghanistan are in life-threatening winter conditions after earthquakes last October, prompting the United Nations to call for increased humanitarian aid.
- The disasters killed over 1,000 people and destroyed 21,000 homes, leaving families without livelihoods.
- Despite the passage of three months, many families are still living in tents or sleeping in the open, and schools and health centers have been damaged beyond repair.
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UNICEF Wants More Aid For Children Affected By Earthquake In Western Afghanistan
UNICEF, the UN's aid and relief organization for children, has called for greater support for the nearly 100,000 children affected by the October earthquakes in the western Afghan province of Herat.
Earthquakes impact thousands of children in Herat: UNICEF - Khaama Press
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that the recent earthquakes in Herat, Afghanistan, have severely affected at least 96,000 children. If they do not receive proper support and services, the harsh winter will pose a serious threat to their lives. UNICEF, in a statement released on Monday, January 15th, highlighted that many families are still living in tents or open spaces despite the severe cold weather. According to the …
In autumn last year, several earthquakes struck Afghanistan. The infrastructure is far from recovering. Especially in winter, the situation there is life-threatening for children.
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