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.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Afghanistan |
Aiuto d'emergenza e protezione
Assistenza materiale
Aiuto alimentare d’emergenza Riabilitazione d'emergenza |
10.10.2025
- 31.12.2025 |
CHF 400’000
|
- Ufficio dell’Alto Commissariato delle Nazioni Unite per i rifugiati
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Aiuto alimentare
Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F11592
| Contesto | 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. |
| Obiettivi | To provide emergency relief earthquakeaffected populations and returning refugees, ensuring their safety and dignity. |
| Gruppi target |
• Earthquake-affected populations in particular vulnerable groups. • Recent returnees from Pakistan returning to earthquake affected areas. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
• 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. |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: • Distribution of Core Relief Items (CRIs). • Completion of protection and needs assessments. • Deployment of protection teams and partner staff. Risultati fasi precedenti: N/A |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU) |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | 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. |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 400’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 4’195’476 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 400’000 |
| Fasi del progetto | Fase 1 10.10.2025 - 31.12.2025 (Fase in corso) |
