UK Pledges £1 Million in Emergency Aid to Afghanistan Earthquake Victims Amid Funding Shortfalls
LONDON, Sept 1, 2025 – The United Kingdom has announced £1 million ($1.35 million) in emergency funding to support victims of the devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan, as international response efforts continue to be hindered by declining aid — primarily due to cuts from the United States.
The British government said the aid will be channelled through trusted international partners to ensure that none of the funds reach Afghanistan’s Taliban-led administration. The support will be distributed between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), both of which are on the ground delivering critical healthcare services and emergency supplies.
Sunday’s earthquake, one of the worst in Afghanistan’s recent history, has claimed more than 800 lives and left at least 2,800 people injured, according to Afghan authorities. Rescue operations are ongoing, though hampered by limited resources and a sharp decline in international funding.
“The UK remains committed to the people of Afghanistan, and this emergency funding will help our partners deliver life-saving healthcare and support in the most severely affected areas,” said British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in an official statement.
The crisis has underscored the growing challenges faced by humanitarian agencies operating in Afghanistan, as global attention — and funding — continues to wane.
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