Support Victims of Earthquake, Herat Afghanistan

by Action for Development (AfD)
Support Victims of Earthquake, Herat Afghanistan

Project Report | Jun 18, 2024
Response and Impact

By Q.S. | Program Coordinator

Water filter donated to the boys school
Water filter donated to the boys school

Following the devastating earthquake in Herat Province, Western Afghanistan, between October 7-15, 2023, over 1,500 people lost their lives and 2,000 were injured. The disaster resulted in the demolition of over 10,000 houses, destruction of more than 40 health facilities, and 50 school buildings. Approximately 275,000 people across 382 villages have been directly affected and are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, with children comprising 60% of this population. The health cluster had warned about lack of clean drinking water and increase in diarreal deseases.

AfD’s Response

AfD, in collaboration with its partners, has focused on reaching remote areas where international organizations' services were less accessible. While many organizations concentrated their efforts in provincial centers, AfD extended its reach to the peripheries, addressing critical needs in these underserved communities. 

Provision of access to clean drinking water: In partnership with LifeStraw Foundation, AfD secured 20 water filters to provide safe drinking water in the affected villages. During the first quarter of 2024, these filters were installed in locations identified based on information from UN organizations and key health and education stakeholders. The selection criteria for filter installation included:

  1. Safety and Security: Ensuring the location was safe.
  2. Maintenance Responsibility: Local committees or groups were assigned to maintain the filters.
  3. Accessibility: The location needed to be accessible to the majority of the village population.

Through these measures, AfD successfully installed 20 filters, significantly improving access to clean water in the affected areas.

Case Study: Ghawgha Village, Zindajan Province

Ghawgha village, one of the supported locations, is particularly isolated. The village's Yadgar School lacked basic necessities such as water, books, and chairs. The water filter installation has been a crucial intervention, addressing the village’s three-year struggle for clean drinking water.

Community Impact

  • School Support: AfD provided essential books and supplies to Yadgar School, benefiting six female teachers and numerous students.
  • Infrastructure Needs: AfD installed water filter on a digged well which now is a reliable water source, ensuring proper and clean water. 

The head of the Education Ministry visited Yadgar School, expressing gratitude to AfD and its donors for their support.

Acknowledgments

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our donors and partners for their invaluable contributions. Your support has been instrumental in bringing clean water and educational supplies to communities in dire need. The impact of your donations is deeply felt by the residents of Ghawgha village and other affected areas.

We continue to seek support to further address the pressing needs of these communities, ensuring long-term recovery and stability.

Thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to the people of Herat Province.

AfD Team

Yadgar school kids of primary classes
Yadgar school kids of primary classes
Digging well in Zindajan Herat
Digging well in Zindajan Herat
Setting up the solar filter
Setting up the solar filter
Goods provided to the school
Goods provided to the school
AfD certificate from the community
AfD certificate from the community
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Action for Development (AfD)

Location: Geneva - Switzerland
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Project Leader:
Zuhra Dadgar-Shafiq
Geneva , Geneva Switzerland

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