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Aid for quake survivors in Pakistan
November 1, 2015 Pakistan

Aid for quake survivors in Pakistan

Caritas Pakistan will provide immediate shelter and warm bedding to 1200 families who survived a deadly earthquake this week in the Hindu Kush region. The 7.7 magnitude quake affected rural areas in Afghanistan and Pakistan, damaging over 9000 houses. Caritas Pakistan is seeking international support to reach the victims in time with shelter and other aid to save their lives. Read more on caritas.org.

Youth participation in decision-making processes in Gagauzia
October 29, 2015 Moldova

Youth participation in decision-making processes in Gagauzia

Students from five cities in Southern Moldova experienced first-hand what it means to be an "active citizen" and bring about positive changes to society. These students were members of local action groups in Gagauzia generated through the involvement of Caritas throughout the year.

Residents of the Badakhshans province were surprised by the strength of Monday's earthquake
October 28, 2015 Afghanistan

Residents of the Badakhshans province were surprised by the strength of Monday's earthquake

Badakhshan is one of the poorest areas of Afghanistan, which often experiences floods, snowstorms and landslides. Local valleys and mountains complicate access to all areas of the province and they are accustomed to earthquakes. As a rule, it doesn’t lead to high loss of life because of the small population. Throughout Badakshan live less than a million people.

American Caritas helps plan humanitarian aid
October 28, 2015 Afghanistan

American Caritas helps plan humanitarian aid

In response Monday´s earthquake, the American charity CRS (Catholic Relief Services) will send a team to Pakistan and Afghanistan to evaluate the extent of damages and to plan a process of effective humanitarian aid.

Number of earthquake´s victims over three hundred to date
October 27, 2015 Afghanistan

Number of earthquake´s victims over three hundred to date

On 26th of October the border region of Afghanistan and Pakistan was hit by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Despite the fact that the epicenter was near the city of Feyzabad in Afghanistan, the capital of province Badakhshan, there are more victims reported in Pakistan.