Rapid Response Within 24 Hours
Within 24 hours of the 31 August earthquake, APWDO’s male and female health staff reached the affected areas with an ambulance to support the transfer and referral of injured people and to coordinate with local health facilities.
Coordinated Cash Assistance with UNICEF
In parallel, APWDO consulted with UNICEF and immediately launched Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) so families could cover urgent needs (food, medicines, transport, temporary shelter).
Registration and payment on the same day in priority sites.
5,000 households reached in 20 days (Nurgal & Chawkay).
Delivery aligned with cluster standards and PSEAH safeguards (women-led outreach, complaint channels, dignified distribution).
What We Delivered (First 3 Weeks)
Emergency health support & referrals via ambulance and field teams
5,000 MPCA transfers completed in 20 days
On-site registration and verification, with same-day disbursements
Protection mainstreamed: female staff, safe queues, priority for vulnerable households
What’s Needed Next (Appeal)
Thousands of families still lack safe shelter, winter items, WASH, MHPSS, child protection, and food security support. APWDO is scaling:
Transitional shelters & winterization kits
WASH & dignity kits for women and girls
Child-Friendly Spaces with psychosocial support
Continued cash and food assistance
Impact Highlights
