In the early morning of November 3, 2025, a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, devastating communities across Balkh, Samangan, Sar-e-Pul, and Kunduz provinces. The epicenter was near Khulm, close to Mazar-e-Sharif, where homes crumbled and terrified families fled into the cold night. According to reports from Reuters, AP, and The Guardian, at least 20 people were killed and more than 640 injured, though officials fear the true toll may be far higher as rescue efforts continue.
The earthquake damaged the historic Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif and destroyed hundreds of mud-brick homes in nearby villages. Families are now living in makeshift shelters or sleeping in the open, as freezing temperatures grip the region. Roads are blocked, communications are limited, and overwhelmed hospitals are struggling to treat the injured with scarce medical supplies.
This disaster has struck one of the most vulnerable parts of Afghanistan, where people already face economic hardship and limited access to basic infrastructure. The quake’s shallow depth amplified its destructive power, collapsing entire communities within seconds. With winter fast approaching, thousands of survivors urgently need shelter, warm blankets, food, and medical care.
Your donation can make an immediate impact. Funds raised through this campaign will go directly toward:
Emergency medical aid: first aid kits, medicines, and wound care supplies.
Shelter and winter protection: tents, tarps, blankets, and heating materials for displaced families.
Food and clean water: hot meals, water purification tablets, and basic rations for survival.
Transportation and logistics: fuel and vehicles to reach remote villages cut off by damaged roads.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps deliver life-saving support. Even $25 can provide a family with warm blankets; $100 can fund a medical kit for an injured person.
Afghanistan lies on major seismic fault lines, and while earthquakes are not new, the human suffering they cause continues to grow due to fragile infrastructure and limited resources. This is a moment to come together to show compassion, to act quickly, and to give families hope as they rebuild their lives from the rubble.
Please donate, share, and stand with the people of northern Afghanistan.
Your kindness today will help save lives tonight.