ODW + ACTION FOR DEVELOPMENT

Project #342 | Afghanistan Earthquake Emergency Response

Our partnership with Action for Development

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.

Our Collective Impact

PEOPLE RECEIVED EMERGENCY CARE & SUPPLIES

PEOPLE RECEIVED FOOD & WARM CLOTHING

PEOPLE RECEIVED POST-TRAUMA COUNSELING

Meet the Midwife

When our team arrived in the earthquake-affected area, the scene was heartbreaking. Homes had been destroyed, and people were struggling with fear, homelessness, and lack of basic necessities. The needs were urgent. Many suffered from wounds, fractures, infections, respiratory problems, and diarrhea. Pregnant mothers and children required special care, and there was a deep need for psychological support to help people cope with the trauma.

Our mobile health clinic did everything it could to help. We provided general examinations, treated wounds, distributed essential medicines, offered vaccinations, and delivered maternal and child care. We gave health consultations and referred critical patients to higher-level health centers for more specialized treatment.

One moment that I will never forget is seeing a child who had lost both parents in the earthquake. Despite his pain and fear, he gave us a small smile and thanked us for the help he received. That smile, fragile yet full of hope, reminded me that even in the darkest moments, human kindness and resilience shine through.

The impact of our work was clear. Pain and suffering were reduced, the spread of disease was prevented, and hope and calm returned to families who had lost so much. For me personally, this experience deepened my sense of responsibility, empathy, and commitment. It reminded me of the true value of service and the power of helping others in their darkest hours.

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