United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)- Earthquake Response 2025
With the most recent geophysical disaster, Afghanistan is facing a dual humanitarian crisis. A 6.0-magnitude earthquake in eastern provinces has left over 500,000 people in urgent need, while refugee returns from Pakistan have surged to more than 100,000 in early September alone—many to earthquake-affected areas. Humanitarian resources are overstretched as UNHCR and other agencies work to deliver life-saving assistance, protection, and reintegration support.
| Región/País | Tema | Período | Presupuesto |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Afganistán |
Ayuda de emergencia y protección
Ayuda y servicios materiales de emergencia
Ayuda alimentaria de emergencia Rehabilitación de emergencia |
10.10.2025
- 31.12.2025 |
CHF 400’000
|
- Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE Ayuda y servicios materiales de emergencia
Ayuda alimentaria de emergencia
Ayuda y servicios materiales de emergencia
Tipo de ayuda Contribución a proyectos y programas
Número de proyecto 7F11592
| Contexto | Eastern Afghanistan is grappling with overlapping humanitarian emergencies. A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake in late August struck Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman provinces, devastating villages and leaving more than 500,000 people in need of urgent support. At the same time, refugee returns from Pakistan have surged to unprecedented levels. Within this context, UNHCR’s response is centered on life-saving assistance, protection, and reintegration, working in close coordination with humanitarian partners to uphold principles and reach the most vulnerable. |
| Objetivos | To provide emergency relief earthquakeaffected populations and returning refugees, ensuring their safety and dignity. |
| Grupos destinarios |
• Earthquake-affected populations in particular vulnerable groups. • Recent returnees from Pakistan returning to earthquake affected areas. |
| Efectos a medio plazo |
• Improved living conditions and safety for earthquake survivors. • Enhanced protection services for vulnerable groups. • Strengthened reintegration pathways for returnees. • Increased coordination and responsiveness of humanitarian actor. |
| Resultados |
Resultados previstos: • Distribution of Core Relief Items (CRIs). • Completion of protection and needs assessments. • Deployment of protection teams and partner staff. Resultados de las fases anteriores: N/A |
| Dirección / Officina Federal responsable |
COSUDE |
| Contrapartes del proyecto |
Contraparte del contrato Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) |
| Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores | The assessment is done in collaboration with UN and partners, while the distribution and protection activities are coordinated with local partners. Advocacy with the DFA. |
| Presupuesto | Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF 400’000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF 0 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF 4’195’476 Total del proyecto desde la primera fase Presupuesto suizo CHF 0 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF 400’000 |
| Fases del proyecto | Fase 1 10.10.2025 - 31.12.2025 (Fase en curso) |
