The Kabul Tribune (KT) — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it is expanding mental health and child protection services for families affected by Afghanistan’s recent earthquake, which has taken a deep psychological toll—especially on children.
“Crises like Afghanistan’s recent earthquake take a deep
psychological toll—especially on children,” UNICEF Afghanistan said in a
statement Friday. “So, we’re setting up child-friendly spaces to help
children heal and providing mental health support for families as they rebuild
their lives.”
Sheema Sen Gupta, UNICEF’s Director of Child Protection and
Migration, said the agency is also offering additional services to support
displaced families. “We also have a lot more services here, which include
health services for the recently moved families, and water and sanitation
services as well,” she said.
The recent earthquake in western Afghanistan killed and
injured hundreds and left thousands homeless, compounding humanitarian
challenges in a country already facing widespread poverty and limited access to
healthcare.
UNICEF said its emergency response teams are working
alongside partners to provide safe spaces, psychosocial counseling, and
essential supplies to help affected communities recover.
