afghanistan crisis
October 10, 2022
Whether it’s a natural or man-made disaster, the need is great. Afghanistan has been through both of these disasters in the past 2 years from political instability and earthquakes. IDES has a long history of working with partners in and around Afghanistan, but recent events have increased our relief efforts. According to the UN, there are 3.5 million Afghans displaced within their own country and an additional 2.6 million refugees have fled to other countries. IDES and our partners have been working diligently to provide Help & Hope to the people of Afghanistan.
Over the past 2 years, IDES has provided relief to over 40,000 Afghans in Afghanistan or surrounding countries. Most IDES relief efforts have focused on providing immediate relief supplies to families in need. We have provided over 900,000 pounds of food to IDPs/refugees and given heavy blankets to 2,000 families to help them survive the bitter cold winter.
Our partners have also been making efforts to provide a more sustainable future to the Afghan people. We have been able to drill 3 wells in Afghanistan, providing clean water to over 3,000 people. Having nearby access to clean water is often life-changing to people in developing countries, as it reduces sickness and the amount of time that women and children spend obtaining water. We have also provided 50 sewing machines to Afghan refugee women, which allows them to support their families. We hope to continue working on projects like these and continue helping the Afghans sustain themselves even amid political and economic hardship in their country.
The work in Afghanistan is even more difficult for our partners due to the widespread persecution of Christians. Our partners boldly proclaim Jesus while helping the Afghan people and dealing with constant threats. They must be continually alert and cautious for their safety. We have also been able to provide 1,000 Bibles to Afghan refugees, many of whom have never heard the name of Jesus.
Join us in praying that these Bibles and our partners' work will lead people to know Jesus as their Lord.
Afghanistan Update
JUNE 24, 2022
IDES partners are beginning their response to Wednesday's earthquake in Afghanistan. They have secured permission to send relief to the affected areas and will work with local communities to assess needs and provide crucial aid to families. They are preparing food, water, first aid kits, and basic supplies.
All our partners are safe and unaffected by the earthquake. We praise God for their safety. Join us in praying for the many people suffering loss at this time.
We need your help with these emergency relief efforts. 100% of your designated gift will support earthquake survivors. Click the link below and designate your gift as 'Afghanistan'.
January 25, 2021
Over the past few weeks several smaller earthquakes have hit the country of Haiti. The largest earthquake hit yesterday morning with a magnitude of 5.3 killing 2 people. Please continue to pray for the people of Haiti as they are still recovering from the earthquakes that hit late 2021 and are dealing with the effects of these additional earthquakes.
Afghanistan Earthquake Update
JUNE 23, 2022
We have been in contact with our partners in and around Afghanistan. Thankfully, none of them were close enough to sustain any damage from the earthquake. They are working with their contacts who are in the affected areas to see how they can begin offering relief to those in need.
If you would like to give to this earthquake relief, please click the link below and include "Afghanistan Earthquake" in the designation comments.
100% of your designated gift will go directly to these relief efforts.
IDES Partner Story
DECEMBER 25, 2021
IDES is working with several different partners in and around Afghanistan. These partners are working tirelessly to provide aid to the Afghanistan refugees and IDPs. Click the link below to see how one of our partners is working to help those in need.
August 20, 2021
You can help provide Help and Hope in Afghanistan!
At IDES we take extra measures to ensure the safety and security of our partners in closed and persecuted countries.
The stories and images coming from Afghanistan are grim. The numbers of people fleeing the violence are staggering. In the midst of this tragedy, God is still at work.
Our partners' team members who remain in Afghanistan continue to provide food and meet the needs of hurting people. IDES was able to get funds to them just before the takeover and those funds are being used to provide relief for the many Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs) in Afghanistan. We are so grateful for their love and dedication to serving the Lord in these difficult times.
IDES has the ways and means to get funds into Afghanistan to continue meeting the needs of IDPs and others who are suffering during this crisis. Your help will ensure the flow of resources they desperately need, all while sharing the love of Christ.
As always, 100% of your designated gift will go directly to providing aid to the hurting in Afghanistan.
August 17, 2021
Recently we spoke with our Afghan partners to ensure they had evacuation plans in place. Yesterday we received news they were able to leave the country on one of thelast flights out.
We praise God for getting them safely out. But there are no words to describe thesituation in Afghanistan. Our partners’ hearts, along with ours, ache for thosewho were not able to leave. We are concerned for our partners’ contacts, associates, the many refugees who were receiving aid, and our brothers and sisters in Christ.
As youlift up Afghanistan in prayer, please pray for:
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Protection for the remnant of believers from the ruthless persecution they will face
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Women, children, and those who are most vulnerable
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The Gospel to be proclaimed and flourish in spite of persecution
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Matthew 5 calls us to pray for those who persecute- pray for the Taliban and their leaders- we have a great God who can change hearts!
IDES, and our partners, will continue to monitor the situation and look for open doors to provide relief when the opportunity arises.