Afghanistan Emergency Relief

The 2020 monsoon season has brought with it devastating floods as countless countries in South Asia battle flood waters, waterborne diseases, infrastructure damage and more. On August 25^th, 2020, the provinces of Parwan, Wardak, along with the Sorobi District of Kabul were affected by rising flood waters. A total of 115 Afghan lives have been claimed and 130 wounded as search and rescue operations continue.

HHRD Afghanistan team assessing damages and resident needs

Charikar city in Parwan Province, has been the most affected area with 93 deaths, 80 wounded, and 70 destroyed homes. HHRD regional staff in Afghanistan, along with volunteers, have conducted needs assessment in Charikar.

Emergency Relief Services Provided by HHRD Afghanistan

Our team distributed cooked meals and bottled water to 200 families. They also assisted families in removing mud and other debris from their homes. As people begin this cleanup process, and will soon be able to cook their own meals, HHRD will provided dry food ration to a minimum of 900 affected families. This also includes kitchen utensils for families to ensure healthy and proper meals.

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Clean drinking water in water trucks were also provided to 200 affected families. The local water source was damaged and became contaminated. While the area waits for the government to rehabilitate it, HHRD’s Afghanistan team brought in clean water to bottle and distribute to families in need.

HHRD Work In The Region

HHRD was registered as an International NGO by the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan in 2014. Currently, HHRD is implementing its Orphan Support, Water for Life, Skills Development and Livelihood, In Kind Gifts and Seasonal Programs in the provinces of Balkh, Baghlan, Parwan, Kabul, Nanagarhar, Herat, Laghman, Badakhshan, and Kandahar. Since 2014 until now (2020) over 68,500 people have benefitted from our services.

In Kind Gifts Program: Distribution of Blankets
Water for Life Program: Water Wells for Villages or Schools
Orphan Support Program: Tree Planting Activity (pre-Covid)
Skills Development and Livelihood Program: Mutual Agreement of Understanding Signing
Covid-19 Response: Distribution of Hygiene Kits
Seasonal Program: Qurbani meat distribution
Food distribution for families in need