Afghan Youth Engagement and Development Initiative (AYEDI): How to Respond to Earthquakes in Afghanistan

Toronto, Ontario, October 10, 2023

Salaam/Peace be upon you:

In the heart of Herat, Afghanistan, the earth trembles, and hearts ache.

Over the past several days, Herat has experienced several earthquakes, resulting in deaths of over 1,000 people and possibly over 2,000.

This is the deadliest earthquake in two decades.

Herat needs your help. Are you looking to turn your solidarity into action?

Here’s how you can help:

Donate to the following fundraising efforts, verified by Afghan Youth Engagement and Development Initiative (AYEDI):

IDRF Afghanistan Earthquake Relief: https://idrf.ca/project/afghanistan-earthquake/

Islamic Relief Canada Afghanistan Earthquake Emergency Appeal: https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/emergencies/afghanistan-appeal

Children Without Borders Emergency Herat Relief: www.gofundme.com/reliefforherat2023

Aseel Disaster Fund: Urgent Relief Aid for Herat Earthquake Victims: https://aseelapp.com/do_good/herat-earthquake-disaster-fund.html

Fundraiser organized by Farhad Darya and other Afghan media figures: https://gofund.me/ba5ff60a

Dream Fund fundraiser led by Afghan girls robotics team: https://gofund.me/ce7a446f

Other ways you can help:

You can raise awareness and spread the word about the situation in Herat and the urgent need for humanitarian assistance

You can advocate for the rights and needs of the affected people and urge your government and other stakeholders to take action and provide support

In Canada, you can contact:

Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly: melanie.joly@international.gc.ca
Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen: ahmed.hussen@international.gc.ca

Encourage your networks, friends, and family to donate and raise awareness

In solidarity,

AYEDI

Contact khalidha@ayedi.ca for comment, or to add a fundraiser