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2023/09/25
TRC responded to the IFRC Afghanistan Earthquake and supported recovery efforts in Afghanistan
TRC responded to the IFRC Afghanistan Earthquake and supported recovery efforts in Afghanistan
On June 22, 2022, a seismic event measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale rocked the southeastern region of Afghanistan, resulting in extensive devastation in areas that were already grappling with vulnerability in the provinces of Khost and Paktika. Tragically, the toll amounted to a staggering 1,163 lives lost and 2,949 individuals injured. The primary cause of fatalities stemmed from the collapse of buildings. Further analysis through secondary data assessment and earthquake intensity mapping revealed a disheartening statistic: approximately 70 percent of residences within regions exposed to high-intensity tremors suffered various degrees of damage, ranging from impairment to complete destruction.
TRC responded to the IFRC of the Afghanistan Earthquake and supported recovery efforts in Afghanistan
TRC responded to the IFRC of the Afghanistan Earthquake and supported recovery efforts in Afghanistan
Key Achievements (up to June 2023):
• Provided hygiene services to 106,070 people.
• Offered multi-purpose emergency cash assistance to 56,444 people.
• Provided home items and housing repair assistance to 35,141 people.
• Distributed household items to 18,855 people.
• Delivered community healthcare services to 93,725 people to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Action Highlights
• Shelter
11 engineers, 25 masons, 65 volunteers, and 10 local staff members to carry out 2,083 shelter repair activities.
Provided transitional shelters for 305 households in the provinces of Host and Paktika.
• Emergency Shelter and Relief Items Coordination
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Afghanistan Red Crescent Society held monthly coordination meetings during this period to support affected communities with shelter and relief items.
• Cash Assistance
In June and July 2022, cash assistance was provided to 5,291 households in the Barmal and Gayan areas of Paktika Province, and the Spera area of Host Province. Each household received 13,000 Afghanis (approximately 140 Swiss Francs).
• Tractor Procurement
IFRC procured 10 tractors to assist with transportation of construction materials, relief item delivery, and agricultural land development activities.
• Livelihoods Support
Livelihoods support was provided to 305 households, including cash assistance and livestock farming technical training.
• Mobile Health Services
From July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, eight mobile health teams served the following
Basic healthcare services were provided to 106,070 individuals (44,398 males and 61,672 females).
Maternal care, including care for pregnant women, newborns, and children, was provided to 5,359 individuals (all females).
Routine vaccinations were administered to 5,995 children under the age of 5 (3,122 males and 2,873 females).
739 patients (626 males and 113 females) were referred to other facilities for advanced medical care.
o IFRC procured 10 mobile health vehicles and 4 ambulances to enhance the capacity of the Afghanistan Red Crescent Society in healthcare, hygiene, and nursing.
• Water storage tank
Through IFRC support, 20 water storage tanks with 5,000 litres capacity each were installed in
Through IFRC support, 20 water storage tanks with 5,000 litres capacity each were installed in
community water points. This helped in bringing water close to communities, thereby reducing distances travelled by
women when sourcing water.
• Community Engagement
The Afghanistan Red Crescent Society mobilized 6 health supervisors, 7 community health officers, 1 community health and first aid officer, and 2 community health and first aid instructors to serve affected disaster survivors. Additionally, 378 volunteers (294 males and 84 females) received training in psychological first aid, epidemic control, household water treatment, first aid, and hygiene.
• Winter Support
6,249 blankets were distributed to 2,083 households affected by the earthquake, and winter clothing packages were distributed to 2,077 households, including warm clothing suitable for a family of 7.
• Community Participation, Accountability, Gender, and Inclusion
o In 2022, training was provided to 15 female volunteers of the Afghanistan Red Crescent Society's Host Branch Office.
o Grandmothers hold a respected position in Afghan society, so grandmother groups were established in three communities and they received training in health, risk management, hygiene, and more to assist other women within their communities.
• Strengthening the National Society
Staff and volunteers of the Afghanistan Red Crescent Society received training in shelter, psychological first aid, household water treatment, first aid, and hygiene.
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Action Highlights
One year of milestones in the earthquake response operation