Afghanistan Earthquake - SKT Welfare (2)

1. Afghanistan Earthquake Crisis - Donate to Afghanistan On June 22, a 6.1 magnitude quake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing over 1,000 people, though the death toll is forecast to expand in the coming days. Homes have been utterly obliterated, and families are presumed to be crushed beneath the wreckage. Hundreds of people have been hurt. When the earthquake strikes, many people sleep. Other essential infrastructure, such as roadways and power grids, has been significantly damaged. An SKT Welfare response team is on its route to Paktika province, the worst- affected area, to supply emergency food assistance and cash so that people can procure essentials. People who have lost their houses require emergency refuge as well. The worst hit regions are remote rural villages, many of which are hard to contact. Please donate generously and help save lives. Donate to Afghanistan today Millions of Afghans are on the verge of destitution, and their lives are at stake. Afghanistan is battling from one of the worst droughts in 27 years, preparing a meal, water, and resources extremely short. Donate to the Afghanistan Emergency Appeal today to assist our teams on the ground in reaching the most vulnerable. The World Food Programme's chief has termed the situation in Afghanistan as "the biggest humanitarian calamity on the planet." The issue is exacerbated by a falling economy, increased poverty, and the onset of a harsh winter season - the situation is becoming increasingly dire by the day. In the next three months, 22 million people — more than half of the population – will face extreme food insecurity. SKT Welfare is on the ground, giving essential food packs, water storage kits, and winter apparel, as well as providing medical care to displaced families through +44 (0) 300 3020 786 info@sktwelfare.org

2. health centres. Please help save lives by donating to SKT Welfare's Afghanistan Emergency right now. The crisis in Afghanistan Years of continuous fighting, the influence of Covid-19, the consequences of climate change, and now the present political uncertainty have driven Afghanistan into one of the world's greatest catastrophic events. Millions of lives are on the line, and children are already malnourished. Donate to help with disaster preparedness and response in Afghanistan. In the next three months, 22 million people — more than half the population – will face extreme food insecurity. With widespread unemployment and food costs spiralling out of control, current forecasts suggest that 97 percent of Afghans will be impoverished within a year. More than 8 million people are on the verge of starvation, 3 million children under the age of five are anticipated to be malnourished, and 1 million of these children are at risk of dying. Family have resorted to selling whatever of value they have left, and children as young as five are being forced to labour more than twelve hours a day to provide a supper for their families. Afghans are sinking deeper into poverty, and as the severe winter season approaches, the lives of millions of Afghans are at risk. There is a serious possibility of famine in the coming year if nothing is done now. We are in a race against time, and contributions are urgently required to assist needy families by giving life-saving relief ahead of winter. Your donations are vitally required to help offer emergency aid in Afghanistan; please Donate Now. +44 (0) 300 3020 786 info@sktwelfare.org

3. How will your donations help people in Afghanistan? We have a responsibility to not turn our backs on the people of Afghanistan, in addition to maintaining them in our prayers. You can assist the Afghan people bear the burden of this disaster by giving to our life-saving work in communities for displaced families across Afghanistan. A relocated household can receive hygiene and water storage kits for £50. £150 can give a month's worth of food for a displaced household. A displaced family can get emergency housing for £650. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: “Whoever relieves a Muslim of a burden from the burdens of the world, Allah will relieve him of a burden from the burdens on the Day of Judgement.”(Tirmidhi) Afghanistan Appeal: SKT Welfare is on the ground For nearly 20 years, SKT Welfare, a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), has been operating in Afghanistan. We also manage eight mobile health teams, which provide the only source of healthcare for many Afghans living in the country's most distant rural districts. Hygiene and water storage kits are included to assist prevent the spread of illness and disease. As Afghans prepare for the hardship of the winter season and everything it will bring, including a threat to their own existence, we are on the ground, giving heaters and fuel, blankets, clothing, and shelter supplies to thousands of families. +44 (0) 300 3020 786 info@sktwelfare.org

4. The psychological toll of the developing catastrophe, as well as years of violence, is being felt by Afghan communities. We are also offering clients with home visits to help support their mental health during this difficult period. Our UK colleagues have also assisted Afghan refugee families by providing hot meals and critical hygiene products. Donate Now and help us continue our life-saving work. +44 (0) 300 3020 786 info@sktwelfare.org

5. How your donations are making a difference to the people of Afghanistan With food insecurity at an all-time high in Afghanistan, many people are yearning for help – about 45 percent of the population is impacted. Our volunteers on the ground have given food packets to hundreds of people thanks to your kind donations to the Afghanistan Emergency Appeal. Donate to Afghanistan Emergency Appeal and help save lives. Donate to our Afghanistan Emergency Appeal Donate to our Afghanistan Emergency Appeal: https://www.sktwelfare.org/our-work- causes/emergency-appeals/afghanistan-emergency/ Contact: 0300 3020 786 Charity CIO No: 1153735 +44 (0) 300 3020 786 info@sktwelfare.org