It is estimated that nearly 6,400 buildings have been destroyed, as a staggering 13 million people are left homeless or displaced with no means to find food, clean water or shelter.
Many of these families have already suffered through conflict, disaster and chronic poverty and the effects of the earthquake will now leave thousands-if not millions-of families completely and utterly destitute.
Whilst families struggle to come to terms with the loss of their loved ones and their homes, hospitals also struggle to cope with the enormous influx of casualties and urgently require resources.
As the disaster unfolded, The Zahra Trust’s local field team mobilized to provide immediate support following a rapid needs assessment.
So far, we have provided:
- Food items for hundreds of displaced families
- Blankets for families left in the cold
- Medicines and medical equipment
- Medicine storage units for hospitals