Morocco Earthquake Emergency
On 8 September 2023, just after 11pm, western Morocco was struck by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that has devastated the region and affected more than 1.8 million people.
The strongest earthquake to hit Morocco in more than 120 years
The devastating earthquake that struck the Atlas Mountain range in Morocco, killed an estimated 30,000 people and left about 380,000 without a roof over their heads.
CARE deployed a Rapid Response Team in response to the crisis in Morocco, whose job it was to assess the immediate needs of affected people and provide assistance. CARE Morocco and its local partners were among the first to respond; distributing tents, food baskets and dignity kits to the impacted communities across 21 villages. CARE has continued to distribute shelter items to over 5,000 people, install 60 solar panels, build 10 schools plus safe spaces for women and children, and support economic recovery for over 3,000 households – as communities rebuild their livelihoods from the ruins.
Please give generously to our Global Emergency Fund so that we can continue to deploy Rapid Response Teams when emergencies like this strike to quickly provide lifesaving aid and services.
“Many already struggled in Morocco prior to the earthquake. Now, hundreds of thousands have lost everything in a matter of seconds. Every hour, the level of devastation is increasing.”
Deepmala Mahla, CARE’s Vice President of Humanitarian Affairs
CNN interview with CARE Morocco’s National Director, Hlima Razkaoui
CARE has been working in Morocco since 2008. In Morocco, CARE’s mission is to support individuals and families from deprived communities, promoting equal access to economic opportunities. CARE works extensively in Al Haouz, one of the cities that was most impacted by Friday’s earthquake. In the aftermath of emergencies like this, CARE’s focus is on immediate lifesaving supplies followed by the necessary support to help people build long-term solutions.
Donate by phone
Call 1800 020 046 toll free and pay by credit card.
Donations over $2 are tax deductible. Should the funds raised through an emergency appeal exceed the amount required to meet the immediate and longer term needs of the people in the affected areas, or if there are changes in circumstances beyond CARE’s control which limit its ability to utilise all funds in the affected areas, CARE will direct excess funds to other emergency relief activities in the future. Monthly donations will go to emergency relief and preparedness activities where it is needed most.
