Earthquakes have diverse impact communities around the world. Find out how the IRC responds.

Get the latest on the impacts of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Herat province on 7 October 2023.

How the IRC is responding to the needs of earthquake survivors in Türkiye and Syria and how you can help.

Up to date information about how the IRC is responding to the 22 June earthquake that struck Afghanistan causing catastrophic damage.

After Syria’s devastating earthquake in February 2023, countless lives were shattered, leaving many survivors grappling with profound loss. One of those affected is Huda*. When the earthquake hit her home, she suffered a spinal cord injury, a fractured leg, and partial paralysis, and doctors gave her little hope for recovery. But Huda refused to give up. She underwent multiple surgeries, battled a severe infection, and slowly began to rebuild her life.. Against the odds, she returned to her studies and earned a teaching degree. Today, she finds purpose in the classroom and uses her experience to make a difference in her community.

In the early morning of 6 February, the most severe earthquake Türkiye had experienced in almost 100 years also sent shockwaves across northern Syria and parts of Lebanon.

A decade of conflict has made Syria one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The recent 7.8 earthquake has devastated communities even further. How is the IRC responding?

Get the latest on how the IRC is supporting people.