Multi-sector (WASH, Health, and Nutrition) Response for Earthquake-Affected Populations in Kunar Province

About this project

ltpgtIn response to the devastating earthquake in Kunar province, particularly in Chapa Dara and Chawkay districts Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) proposes an integrated humanitarian intervention to restore essential Health and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services. The disaster caused extensive infrastructure damage, leaving thousands without access to critical support. This project aims to assist 9,559 households, 66,915 individuals including 21,446 Women, 16,156 Girls, 12,512 Men, and 16,801 Boys ensuring at least 16% are persons with disabilities, with targeted efforts to meet their specific needs. ltbrgtUnder the Health component, IRW will establish two static Sub-Health Centers one in each district to provide comprehensive primary healthcare. Services will include outpatient consultations, reproductive and maternal health, child and newborn care, nutrition, mental health and psychosocial support, and immunizations. The centers will deliver approximately 28,000 consultations, including treatment for 659 Severe and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (SAM/MAM) cases, 2,120 people receiving training Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) sessions, and 2,800 psychosocial counseling sessions. Additionally, 5,600 children under five will receive routine vaccinations and nutrition screenings, while 5,600 services will support antenatal care, postnatal care, family planning, and newborn health. To support maternal health. Community awareness sessions will also be conducted, foc…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Afghanistan

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Accountable

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 16 Dec 2025 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-AFG-25-R-INGO-37538.

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