UN Appeals for $400 Million to Aid Western Afghanistan's Earthquake Recovery

The United Nations has announced an urgent need for over $400 million to assist in the recovery and rebuilding of western Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake last October.

• Over $400 million is required to aid the recovery of western Afghanistan after a severe earthquake in October devastated villages in Herat province, leaving thousands injured and homeless.
• The United Nations, along with the World Bank, the European Union, and the Asian Development Bank, released a report highlighting the urgent need for funds to support critical recovery and reconstruction efforts.
• Recovery strategies should prioritize restoring access to basic services and building earthquake-safe housing, especially for the most affected families.
• The report represents the first joint assessment since August 2021, showcasing international resolve to address the needs of disaster-affected communities.
• Earthquakes are common in Afghanistan, with the country still reeling from recent quakes, including a magnitude 6.5 earthquake last March that struck much of western Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan.

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