Summary: The International Organization for Migration appealed for $16.8 million as part of a UN request to support families displaced by late‑August/early‑September quakes in eastern Afghanistan. Officials say the main 6.0 quake killed more than 2,200 people and destroyed over 7,000 homes, with 134,000 people needing immediate shelter and healthcare.
Why it matters
Funding shortfalls risk turning a natural disaster into a protracted humanitarian crisis—especially as winter approaches and Afghanistan absorbs large‑scale returnees from neighboring countries.
Key facts
- IOM appeal: $16.8m within a broader UN ask; focus on shelter, water, and health.
- Impact: 2,200+ dead; ~7,000 homes destroyed; ~134,000 in urgent need.
- Constraints: damaged roads, security risks, and a 35% drop in overall humanitarian funding vs. last year.
What to watch
Donor pledges over the next week; shelter delivery pace before winter; coordination with agencies supporting returning migrants.