Humanitarian relief for teachers affected by the Kunar earthquake

On August 31, 2025, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Kunar Province in eastern Afghanistan. The earthquake caused catastrophic damage, killing more than 2,500 people, injuring thousands, and destroying homes, as well as many schools.

In this context of devastation, Education International (EI) and its National Teachers' Elected Council (NTEC) quickly mobilized to provide humanitarian assistance to unionized teachers affected by the disaster. This initiative demonstrates the solidarity and commitment of the global education community through the Education International Initiative (EI).

The earthquake displaced many families, exacerbating the challenges faced by the already fragile education system. Aftershocks and landslides slowed relief efforts, isolating vulnerable communities. According to official reports, the earthquake killed 391 students and three teachers and injured 760 students and 20 teachers. The Kunar Education Department reported that 53 schools were destroyed and 253 others were partially damaged, severely hampering the start of the new school year.

Help scope

A total of 60 teachers from different schools in the province received financial aid. Each beneficiary was given 5,500 Afghanis (about $80), ensuring immediate support for basic needs during the recovery process.

The beneficiaries came from Souki and Norgal districts, representing a wide network of 26 educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools. These schools form vital pillars of education in rural areas of Afghanistan.

“When the earthquake struck, some colleagues lost everything, including their homes,” said Mr. Fadel, President of NTEC. “Support from Education International’s Solidarity Fund means that unionized teachers and their families can buy food and stay safe while rebuilding.”

The teachers expressed their deep gratitude

“Our school has been damaged and classes have stopped. This relief gives us hope that education will continue for our children,” said Abdul Hamid, a secondary school teacher in Soki.

“As a teacher in a rural area, it is difficult to recover from such a disaster. This help reminds me that we are not alone,” says Seema, one of the few teachers in Suki.

While most of the beneficiaries were male teachers, a few women also received hardship relief. The dominance of male teachers reflects the demographic reality of the teaching staff in rural Kunar.

Scarcity of education before the earthquake

Even before the disaster, Kunar's education sector was suffering. According to local education officials, nearly 50,000 children in remote areas lack access to formal schools. The province had 484 schools, of which 280 lacked proper buildings, forcing students to study at home or outdoors under trees and along walls for shade.

Teachers and families have long called for the construction of school buildings and the expansion of secondary education opportunities in mountainous areas. This chronic lack of infrastructure amplified the earthquake's impact: destroying makeshift classrooms and leaving thousands of children without anywhere to learn.

The relief operation was led by NTEC's Kunar Provincial Chairman, Mr. Hayatullah Tawhidi, with priority given to unionized teachers in the distribution of hardship allowances. Despite logistical challenges caused by deadlocks and aftershocks, the initiative succeeded in providing timely assistance to teachers who play a crucial role in strengthening community resilience.

The EI and NTEC intervention demonstrates the power of collective action to protect the well-being of teachers during emergencies.

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