Save the Children: Earthquake-affected children need immediate assistance and psychological support.
The continuous aftershocks in eastern Afghanistan have created a widespread crisis for children in the region.
Save the Children has announced that more than 260,000 children have been affected by this event and are in urgent need of support and care.
The deadly earthquake has killed more than 2,200 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
In response to the crisis, Save the Children has set up special child protection tents and its medical teams are providing services around the clock.
Reports indicate that many children, in addition to immediate assistance, also need long-term psychological support to cope with the emotional and psychological effects of the incident.
The United Nations has also announced that at least 280 children have been orphaned and, given the extensive destruction of homes, families and affected children, are facing a humanitarian catastrophe.
International officials and child rights activists have emphasized the need to mobilize immediate and long-term assistance to support earthquake-affected children.
