OIC Partners with Islamic Solidarity Fund to Aid Earthquake Victims in Afghanistan

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF) to provide financial and humanitarian assistance to earthquake victims in the eastern provinces of Afghanistan. These aids will be delivered to the affected individuals with the coordination of the Afghan Red Crescent Society.

Agreement Signed to Support Victims

The OIC’s media office reported the signing of an agreement between the organization and the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF) aimed at aiding earthquake victims in eastern Afghanistan. This agreement is specifically intended to support families that suffered extensive casualties and damages in the earthquake that struck the country in September.

Signatories of the Agreement

According to the organization, the agreement was signed by Mohamed bin Salman Alkhail, the executive director of the Islamic Solidarity Fund, and Mohamed Saeed Alayaash, the OIC representative in Afghanistan.

Implementation of Aid

As per the terms of the agreement, the OIC’s office in Kabul will work closely with the Afghan Red Crescent Society to identify and distribute aid to the affected families. In an official statement, the organization indicated that the aid distribution process will begin shortly, aiming to provide immediate relief to human suffering and rebuild trust within Islamic communities.

Joint Efforts of the Islamic World for Human Solidarity

The OIC has emphasized that this initiative forms part of the ongoing humanitarian mission of the Islamic Solidarity Fund to support Muslim nations in crises. The organization stated that ongoing humanitarian crises in the Islamic world require a coordinated and unified response, and this agreement is a step toward achieving that goal.

Deadly September Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan

In September of this year, a powerful earthquake struck the eastern provinces of Afghanistan, including Nangarhar and Kunar, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries. Hundreds of homes and infrastructure were also devastated in these areas. Following this disaster, the OIC urged member countries to provide financial and humanitarian aid for the reconstruction of the affected regions.