August 25, 2021–As observers around the world watch in horror the collapse of human rights in a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, humanitarians are stepping up to the plate to assist vulnerable members of Afghan society.
Governments Relocating Refugees
In a press briefing this week, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Ned Price discussed successful relocations from Afghanistan. He credited a number of contributions by countries in the relocation efforts. Specifically, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Italy, Bahrain, and Germany. These governments have assisted in the transit of at-risk Afghans, US citizens, and other Afghan evacuees. Alongside those efforts, Germany, Spain, and Italy have deployed armed troops to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation. These forces are working in tandem with the United States Military and other NATO Allies.
The United States and Joint Bases in Italy, Spain, and Germany are currently serving as temporary transit locations. These bases have the space to process at least 15,000 people on a rolling basis. As a result, the relocation process has successfully expanded.
A Worldwide Humanitarian Effort
Meanwhile, humanitarian organizations from all over are pushing up their sleeves to aid Afghan refugees. Nonprofit organizations are not only assisting refugees that are coming to the United States, but also, individuals who still remain in Afghanistan and those who would like to relocate.
Taliban leadership threatens the rights of Afghans, especially women and girls. Due to this concern, refugees and current Afghan resident’s initiatives continue to grow.
“We are particularly worried about the impact of the conflict on women and girls. Some 80 percent of nearly a quarter of a million Afghans forced to flee since the end of May are women and children,” said UNHCR Spokesperson, Shabia Mantoo.
Current Humanitarian Organizations Assisting in Afghan Crisis
More than a handful of organizations are working in tandem with the events unfolding in Afghanistan. Each with its own missions and desired targeted groups.
Associated with each listed organization is a Charity Navigator Score. This score is reflective of Charity Navigator’s Star Rating System. The system scores nonprofits based on their financial health, accountability, and transparency to ensure good governance, and organization integrity.
Acknowledging these scores demonstrates the power and capabilities of these organizations directing efforts towards Afghanistan.
Organizations working for those in Afghanistan
Nonprofits motivated to assist those who remain in Afghanistan are targeting financial contributions to relief efforts. These efforts include shelter and resources, medical training and services, education, cash assistance, and women who are survivors of war and conflict.
The International Rescue Committee (Score: 86.92)
International Medical Corps (Score: 83.94)
Women for Women International (Score: 80.70)
Organizations working for those hoping to relocate
To assist Afghan residents who are hoping to relocate from the country, organizations are working in a number of areas to assist in such motivations. Several organizations are assisting in granting visas for individuals and their families. Organizations are also accepting donations for airline miles to supply tickets to evacuees. Other groups, such as Human Rights First, are seeking pro bono attorneys to protect Afghans’ identities.
Human Rights First (Score: 90.39)
No One Left Behind (Score: 90.00)
Organizations working for refugees in the US
Lastly, organizations across the United States are allocating resources to helping refugees upon their arrival. Humanitarian groups highly desire interpreters who can assist in the resettling of individuals. Other organizations are seeking volunteers who can set up housing, provide transportation, and mentor refugee families.
Nationalities Service Center of Philadelphia (Score: 100)
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (Score: 100)
Charity Navigator’s Top Non-Profits Assisting Afghan Refugees
The humanitarian groups outlined above are not the only organizations diverting resources towards Afghanistan. Charity Navigator recently released a list of the top charities that work on a larger, national scale, and are working to assist in the Afghan humanitarian crisis.
Particularly, these groups have made notable contributions in a number of needed areas. These areas are, “addressing medical and health services support, nutritional needs, including the provision of food and access to clean water, housing, resettlement aid to refugees, and general assistance to charities on the ground in Afghanistan.”
A Continued Effort
The devoted work in Afghanistan will need to be a continued effort. Without it, the Taliban’s leadership will cause demise to the human rights within the country. It is the tandem efforts of governments and organizations like such that will be imperative to ensuring the safety of Afghans and international personnel who remain in the country.
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