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

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has signed an agreement with the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF) aimed at providing financial and humanitarian assistance to the earthquake victims in the eastern provinces of Afghanistan. The aid will be distributed to those affected in coordination with the Afghan Red Crescent Society.

Agreement Signed to Support Victims

The media office of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation announced that an agreement has been signed between the OIC and the Islamic Solidarity Fund to assist those affected by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.

This agreement aims to support families who suffered significant losses during the earthquake in September in the eastern provinces of the country.

Signatories of the Agreement

According to the OIC, the agreement was signed by Mohammed bin Salman Al-Khail, the Executive Director of the Islamic Solidarity Fund, and Mohammed Saeed Al-Ayyash, the OIC representative in Afghanistan.

Implementation of Aid

As per the terms of the agreement, the OIC office in Kabul, in close collaboration with the Afghan Red Crescent Society, will be responsible for identifying and distributing aid to the affected families.

The organization’s official statement indicated that the process of delivering aid will begin shortly, aiming to provide immediate relief for human suffering and rebuild trust within Muslim communities.

Joint Efforts for Human Solidarity in the Islamic World

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation emphasized that this initiative forms part of the ongoing humanitarian mission of the Islamic Solidarity Fund in supporting Muslim nations during crises.

The statement from the OIC highlights that recurring humanitarian crises within the Islamic world require a coordinated and compassionate response, and this agreement is a step toward achieving that goal.

Devastating Earthquake in September in Eastern Afghanistan

In September of this year, a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, impacting provinces such as Nangarhar and Kunar, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries. Hundreds of homes and infrastructure in these areas were also destroyed.

Following this disaster, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation called on member states to provide financial and humanitarian aid for the reconstruction of the affected regions.