On August 31, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s eastern region, killing and injuring hundreds of people. The GoFundMe community is coming together to help those affected by this disaster. Our Trust & Safety team reviews and verifies fundraisers to help ensure funds go to the correct recipients. We also take steps to verify that donors and organizers act in compliance with international laws and financial regulations. We will update this page with verified Afghanistan earthquake relief fundraisers as they come in.
Here are three fast and safe ways you can help people in Afghanistan
- Donate to a verified fundraiser that supports relief efforts. Our Trust & Safety team has verified the fundraisers on this centralised hub and will continue to add verified fundraisers to it as more become available.
- Start a certified charity fundraiser for a verified organization providing critical support to those affected by the earthquake in Afghanistan.
- Start an individual fundraiser for a friend or family member in Afghanistan. While we accept donations worldwide, only people in supported countries can start fundraisers for their friends and family members in Afghanistan. Since GoFundMe cannot send funds directly to Afghanistan at this time, you will be personally responsible for withdrawing the funds and transferring them to your beneficiary in Afghanistan. Click here to learn more about these requirements.
If you’re fundraising for loved ones in Afghanistan, our Trust & Safety team will work with you to understand the delivery of funds to your beneficiary. To help our team complete this process quickly, please include the following in your fundraiser description:
- Who you’re raising money for
- Where your beneficiary is located
- How they will use the funds raised
- How you will deliver funds to your beneficiary