Western Afghanistan has been struck by two devastating earthquakes: the first on Saturday 7th October and the second on Wednesday 11th October. So far, over 2,000 people have sadly lost their lives and many more have been injured. This number is expected to rise as the true extent of the damage is realised. World Jewish Relief is monitoring the situation closely through our partner. Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by these devastating quakes.

Kai Hopkins, World Jewish Relief's Head of Humanitarian Programmes reflects on his visit to Morocco to visit the communities we are providing life-saving shelter to after the devastating earthquakes on September 8th.

What are some of the struggles older people in eastern Europe, including Ukraine, face on a daily basis? This International Day of Older Persons 2023, Beth Saffer, Head of Older People Programmes, describes some of these challenges, and explains what we're doing to help older Jewish people to survive, age with dignity, and retain their human rights.

On September 18-19, World Jewish Relief USA attended the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September meeting with hundreds of changemakers, policy makers and organizations. Rabbi Dina Brawer, Executive Director of World Jewish Relief USA took to the stage to tell the inspiring story of Bishnu, a 58-year-old father from Mahottari, Nepal, and to announce a commitment to action on behalf of World Jewish Relief.

The 6.8 magnitude earthquake which struck Morocco at 11pm local time on Friday 8 September has caused over 3,000 deaths and affected 300,000 people across the country. World Jewish Relief is supporting badly affected communities in the High Atlas Mountains through local partners, and the generosity of its supporters.

Our Head of Humanitarian Programmes, Kai Hopkins, outlines the operational complexities with responding to Storm Daniel in Libya, and the importance of trusted, local partnerships in rapid and effective responses to crises.

The UK Government has announced the award of a major new contract to World Jewish Relief working in partnership with the British Council, to provide support for UK-based Ukrainians who have fled the war in Ukraine.

Every year on August 19th, humanitarian organisations around the world remember those who have lost their lives whilst helping people in need. This year, we are also using World Humanitarian Day to reaffirm our commitment to providing life-saving support to people in crisis around the world, wherever we can have the most impact and no matter how challenging the context. In other words, #NoMatterWhat.

Find out how our new prefabricated homes are supporting people affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on February 6 2023.