Friend, we are reaching out to you with urgent updates about Afghanistan, Gaza and Israel.
On Oct. 7, a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan. This natural disaster has left a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
As we speak, the situation on the ground is dire. The earthquake has claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people and counting, and the aftershocks that have followed only exacerbate the suffering. Houses have been reduced to rubble or severely damaged. Families are grappling with the aftermath of this catastrophe – among them, thousands of displaced people who have lost their homes and livelihoods.
Following the quake, Americares Emergency Response Team immediately reached out to local partner organizations to offer assistance. We are prepared to send urgently needed medicines, relief supplies and emergency funding to help survivors and restore health services in the hardest hit communities.
And this past weekend, many of us watched with horror as attacks unfolded in Israel and counter attacks in Gaza began.
Since fighting began on Oct. 7, United Nations agencies have reported more than 1,400 people have died and more than 187,000 people have been displaced. Our teams are in close contact with partner organizations in the region to determine how we can best address the health needs due to the recent violence and escalating humanitarian crisis.
Americares has had a long history of supporting the health care system in Gaza and the West Bank with ongoing deliveries of medicine and medical supplies, as well as support for health programs.
As a humanitarian organization, Americares believes that health is a human right irrespective of geography. In these trying times, Americares is at the forefront of relief efforts, offering our support to communities affected by disasters, conflict and poverty health crisesis and war around the world.
However, we cannot do this without your help. Your donation can provide vital relief, including medical supplies, clean water and essential health care services. So please, will you rush a gift of $125 right now to help survivors of disasters like earthquakes and conflict across the globe? | 