UNHCR | Emergency Afghanistan
The people of Afghanistan are in the grip of one of the world’s worst crises. Now families are struggling to survive after a devastating earthquake flattened entire villages in western Afghanistan. Many have died. Thousands more have lost their homes and livelihoods.
UNHCR is on the ground responding to rising humanitarian needs. But we need your help to do more.
This latest disaster comes on top of years of conflict, drought and economic crisis.
You can help Afghans survive this emergency.
Many displaced families lack sturdy shelters, basic items such as sleeping mats and blankets, and are in need of cash assistance to buy food and medicine.
Your donation can provide people with life-saving aid.
How would you like to donate?
Regular gifts help us to plan ahead and provide long-term support to displaced families wherever and whenever it's needed most.
By making a regular donation to Switzerland for UNHCR, you will provide refugees with ongoing relief and protection and help them regain hope for a better future.
If you have questions for us, or if you experience difficulties while processing your donation on this site, please email us at donations@unrefugees.ch or call +41 22 552 78 08
If you are resident in Switzerland, your donation is tax deductible. Direct federal tax: 20% of net income, provided that the amount of the donation is at least 100 francs. Municipal taxes: depending on the canton, up to 20% of net income for individuals and 20% for companies. For further information, please contact the tax authorities in your canton.
However, in the very rare case that this emergency response becomes fully funded, your support will be used to provide vital assistance to people forced to flee around the world.
We will happily explore with you the ways in which you can maximize your impact on the fate of people forced to flee in the way that fits you best. Please email us at partnerships@unrefugees.ch or call +41 22 552 78 08.