Help for earthquake-affected families
The massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria has left millions of people in great need. We have called for donations and thank you here for all the support so far. We are now working with experienced partners to provide effective help to those affected. In southwest...
Earthquake relief in northern Syria and Turkey
Since the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria on 06.02.2023, according to current information (as of 22.02.2022), more than 48,000 people have died, far more than 100,000 people have been injured, some of them seriously, and these numbers may increase. Many...
Bitter cold in Afghanistan
The people in Afghanistan are suffering - from hunger and extreme sub-zero temperatures. Last summer, a massive earthquake shook the Afghan provinces of Khost and Paktika; we reported on it. Not long after, we supported those affected with the first aid deliveries....
Latest news from the Baadre Children’s Center
The number of children increases to 200. The Montessori Children's Center in Essyan Camp near the town of Baadre has since grown once again. By now we have 200 girls and boys there, most of them orphans or half-orphans. The number of teachers also increased, from five...
Kabul – our primary school in new rooms
A vision begins to take shape The Helping Hands Educational Center was founded in 2002. For several years we have been in the process of transforming the elementary school into a Montessori Learning Center. For several years we have been in the process of transforming...
Flood catastrophe in Pakistan: Shelter Now provides relief to those affected by the disaster
Heavy rains in recent weeks have led to catastrophic flooding in Pakistan, with almost a third of the entire country under water (Source: AFP). Numerous people have become homeless and are being left with nothing. Nearly one million houses and thousands of hectares of...
Earthquake in Afghanistan – Shelter Now provides support
Just two weeks after the terrible earthquake in Afghanistan's Paktika and Khost region, Shelter Now began providing humanitarian assistance. 250 affected families have now received food and tents. Our outreach team has been hard at work doing research on who the most...
Devastating Earthquake in Afghanistan
Late in the evening of June 21, shortly before 11 p.m., a major earthquake struck the provinces of Paktika and Khost in southeastern Afghanistan. At least 1,000 people are now reported killed and more than 1,500 injured, but the numbers are likely to increase. Many...
Devastating earthquake in Afghanistan
Late in the evening of June 21, shortly before 11 p.m., a major earthquake occurred in the provinces of Paktika and Khost in southeastern Afghanistan. At least 1,000 people are now reported killed and more than 1,500 injured, but...
Attack in Kabul school
On Tuesday morning, April 19, a cruel and inhumane attack was committed on Abdul Rahim Shahid High School. Journalists are suppressed from publishing and are not allowed to report on the real extent, but according to our information, three explosions killed at least...
Famine in Afghanistan – Shelter Now increases food support
Since the Taliban took power, more and more people are starving in Afghanistan, currently about 23 million according to official estimates. That is far more than half of the total population. The new authorities have asked us to continue all our projects, including...
Winter arrival in Kurdistan – up to minus 12 degrees
Emergency aid for Esidys in refugee camp On January 24, we were able to provide 600 families with 40 liters of kerosene each for tent heaters. Thousands of refugee Esidys live in tents in freezing temperatures. In the course of the last weeks, it has become colder and...