Rapid Response When Disaster Strikes
When emergencies occur, OASK is there—providing immediate life-saving assistance and supporting long-term recovery in affected communities worldwide.
Rapid response teams mobilized within 24-48 hours of disaster declaration
Provided emergency aid to over 500,000 people in crisis situations
Emergency response operations conducted across 18+ provinces
8+ years of experience in disaster response and humanitarian crises
Our Emergency Response Framework
We follow a comprehensive approach to emergency response, from immediate relief to long-term recovery and resilience building.
Immediate Response (0-72 hours)
Rapid assessment and deployment of emergency teams. Distribution of life-saving supplies including food, water, shelter, and medical aid.
- Emergency needs assessment
- Distribution of emergency kits
- Medical first response
- Search and rescue coordination
Stabilization (1-4 weeks)
Establishing temporary shelters, water and sanitation facilities, and basic healthcare services. Protecting vulnerable populations and preventing disease outbreaks.
- Temporary shelter construction
- Emergency WASH facilities
- Mobile health clinics
- Child protection services
Recovery (1-6 months)
Supporting communities in rebuilding infrastructure, restoring livelihoods, and addressing psychosocial needs. Transitioning from emergency response to recovery programming.
- Livelihood restoration
- Infrastructure repair
- Psychosocial support
- Education in emergencies
Resilience Building (6+ months)
Long-term programs focused on disaster risk reduction, community preparedness, and building resilience to future emergencies.
- Disaster risk reduction training
- Early warning systems
- Community emergency teams
- Climate adaptation programs
Our Response Capabilities
We maintain specialized teams and resources ready to deploy for various types of emergencies and humanitarian crises.
Natural Disasters
Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, droughts, and other climate-related emergencies
Conflict & Displacement
Assistance for refugees, internally displaced persons, and conflict-affected communities
Health Emergencies
Pandemic response, disease outbreaks, and public health crises
Food Security Crises
Emergency food distribution, nutrition programs, and agricultural recovery
Education in Emergencies
Temporary learning spaces and educational support for children in crisis situations
Technical Expertise
WASH engineering, shelter construction, logistics, and coordination support
Current Emergency Operations
Our teams are currently responding to emergencies around the world. Here are some of our active operations.
Earthquake Response - Eastern
Location: Nangarhar, Paktia
Focus: Shelter, WASH, medical care, winterization
People Reached: 150,00+
Providing emergency shelter, clean water, and medical assistance to communities affected by the devastating earthquake.
Flood Relief - North Afghanistan
Location: Baghlan, Takhar provinces
Focus: Emergency shelter, food security, health services
People Reached: 20,000+
Responding to catastrophic flooding with emergency relief and supporting recovery efforts in affected communities.
Conflict Response - West, South - Afghanistan
Location: South, West and border regions
Focus: Protection, shelter, winter support, mental health
People Reached: 300,000+
Providing life-saving assistance and protection services to conflict-affected populations and internally displaced persons.
Building Community Resilience
Prevention and preparedness are key to reducing the impact of disasters. We work with communities to build resilience before emergencies strike.
Our Preparedness Approach
We believe that investing in disaster risk reduction and community preparedness saves lives and reduces the economic impact of emergencies.
- Early Warning Systems: Installing and maintaining community-based alert systems for natural disasters
- Emergency Drills: Conducting regular simulation exercises with communities and local authorities
- Community Emergency Teams: Training local volunteers in first aid, search and rescue, and emergency response
- Risk Mapping: Identifying vulnerabilities and developing community-level disaster management plans
- Stockpiling: Pre-positioning emergency supplies in disaster-prone regions for rapid deployment
- Capacity Building: Training local organizations and government agencies in emergency management
Be Ready to Respond
Your support enables us to maintain emergency response capabilities and be there immediately when disasters strike.