August
The eyes of the world are on Afghanistan as a major political upheaval sparks a new humanitarian crisis. Almost 600,000 people flee their homes. Now displaced and extremely vulnerable, many are in urgent need of aid.
The mass movement comes as a country depleted by 40 years of conflict is also grappling with a food crisis, drought, and the Covid-19 pandemic. As many as 23 million people are thought to have lost their livelihoods, and conditions continue to deteriorate.
Despite the challenges, Islamic Relief continues working in Afghanistan, distributing food packages across six provinces. In addition to this, we provide healthcare services through mobile health teams, distribute vital hygiene and survival items, and support farmers and widowed women in rebuilding their livelihoods.
DISASTER
Flash flooding in Sudan devastates several states in a country already struggling with a severe food crisis, Covid-19 and a crippled
economy
IMPACT
Homes and other buildings, including hundreds of refugee shelters, are destroyed and surrounded by flood waters, leaving many people exposed and vulnerable. Water sources and power plants are submerged. The flooding leads to a rise in food prices.
RESPONSE
In three of the worst-hit states, Islamic Relief works with partners to give affected families desperately needed items including food, temporary shelter and hygiene kits.
