On August 31, 2025, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake devastated thousands of homes in eastern Afghanistan. Over 2,200 people lost their lives. The remote, mountainous terrain limited emergency aid in a region already facing inadequate healthcare and infrastructure. The risk of respiratory illness and diarrheal disease was imminent as people crowded into temporary shelters.

One Day’s Wages’ trusted partner, Action for Development, quickly mobilized a mobile health team of Afghan medical professionals to reach earthquake-affected communities in Kunar Province. The team includes a doctor, midwife, pharmacist, psychosocial counselor, and nurses who offered emergency wound care and psycho-social support to over 1,400 women, men, and children. With winter quickly encroaching, the team also distributed warm winter clothing, blankets, and emergency food packages to 280 families. Appropriate medical care and supplies helped prevent the spread of disease during a period of extreme vulnerability.