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Eleven-year-old Milat sits in the rubble of his home in Injil district, Afghanistan on Oct. 11, 2023 after one of several earthquakes that hit Herat Province that month.

Picking Up the Pieces After Deadly Earthquakes in Afghanistan

One month after a series of devastating earthquakes hit western Afghanistan, children and their families face a long road to recovery.
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On Oct.10, 2023, 10-year-old Zari holds her brother Marv, 8 months old, in front of their house, which collapsed during an earthquake that hit Zindajan district, Herat Province, Afghanistan on Oct. 7.

Emergency Response for Children After Afghanistan Earthquakes

UNICEF and partners are reaching children with urgently needed assistance following a series of deadly quakes and aftershocks in western Afghanistan.
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A little girl holds her toy at a temporary shelter in Hatay, Türkiye on May 1, 2023, after two devastating earthquakes hit southeast Türkiye.

100 Days After Earthquakes, Millions of Children in Syria and Türkiye Still in Need

UNICEF has been working around the clock to provide emergency assistance for families after back-to-back earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria.
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Siblings in a UNICEF-supported temporary shelter in Adıyaman, after two devastating earthquakes hit southeastern Turkey.

One Month After Türkiye and Syria Earthquakes, Millions of Children Still in Need

UNICEF is working around the clock providing lifesaving assistance to children and helping families rebuild their lives.
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Just days after the war in Ukraine escalated, a family of 11 siblings left everything behind and entered Romania at the Isaccea border crossing.

When Emergencies Hit, UNICEF Is Already There, Helping Children

Unrestricted funding keeps UNICEF ready to respond to emergencies, whenever and wherever children are in need.
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On Feb. 6, 2023, Syrians spend the night at a convent in Aleppo following twin earthquakes.

UNICEF Responding After Massive Earthquake in
Syria and Turkey

As aftershocks continue, children and families need immediate lifesaving support following the massive Feb. 6 earthquakes.
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Berat, 9, waits for his friend to be rescued from the rubble after an earthquake rocked Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye..

Devastating Earthquake
Hits Syria and Turkey

UNICEF field office teams in Syria and Turkey are providing emergency aid after a massive earthquake rocked the region.
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Mahjahben, 2, is being treated for cholera at a UNICEF-supported mobile health clinic in Gayan District, Paktika Province, Afghanistan.

UNICEF Providing Urgent Aid to Children After Afghanistan's Earthquake

UNICEF is working with partners to rush aid to children and families still reeling from the deadly earthquake that shook southeastern Afghanistan.
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On June 24, 2022, 8-year-old Nasrin stands outside the tent where she is living with her family in Gayan District, Paktika Province, Afghanistan.

UNICEF Reaching Those in Need After Afghanistan's Deadly Earthquake

Thousands of families in southeastern Afghanistan are struggling to survive after a powerful earthquake shook Paktika and Khost provinces.
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