IDRF in Ottawa is raising funds in support of emergency relief for the people of Afghanistan.

The goal is to raise $10,000 for humanitarian projects, demonstrating support and a commitment to a meaningful cause. Join us to make a difference, inspire, and change the lives of many.

The Situation

A devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake has struck Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar and Kunar provinces, killing over 800 people, injuring more than 2,000, and leaving thousands homeless. Entire villages have been flattened, homes built from mud and stone have collapsed, and survivors are now trapped without food, water, or shelter. Landslides block roads, rescue teams are overwhelmed, and aftershocks continue to shake the region.

This tragedy comes at a time when communities in Afghanistan are already struggling with poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to health services. Winter is approaching, and families who have lost everything face even greater danger in the coming weeks.

There is an urgent need for ready-to-eat meals, family food packs, tents, and warm clothing at the moment.

How IDRF is Helping

Through our local teams, we are mobilizing to deliver life-saving aid, including food packages for families in the worst-hit areas, blankets to protect against the cold, and emergency shelter tents for displaced households.

Together, these efforts aim to save lives, restore dignity, and support early recovery in some of the hardest-to-reach communities.

Your support today can bring immediate relief to a family in crisis. A donation of $150 towards our emergency response fund will enable us to provide families with food, blankets and tents where needed to respond to the crisis.

Any donations above $10.00 CAD will receive a tax-deductible receipt from IDRF.

For more information, contact Khaled Jarrar at 613-400-9477 or by email at Kjarrar@idrf.ca