A look at relief efforts in eastern Afghanistan following Sunday's massive earthquake

By Steve Inskeep

Published September 2, 2025 at 5:05 AM EDT

NPR asks Katherine Carey, deputy head of the United Nation's Office of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan, about relief efforts following the massive earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

See stories by Steve Inskeep

Support nonprofit, fact-based public service journalism

WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.

Contribute now

Related Content

NPR News

These scientists found Alzheimer's in their genes. Here's what they did next

Jon Hamilton

Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy.
NPR News

Dozens of scientists find errors in a new Energy Department climate report

Julia Simon

More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
Lexington/Richmond

Lexington Theatre Company co-founder says $2 million gift is transformational

John McGary

The Lexington Theatre Company has a permanent home, thanks to a $2 million dollar gift from the James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundation.
NPR News

Kraft Heinz is splitting up, separating hot dogs from ketchup

Alina Selyukh

One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy megamerger staged by Warren Buffett.
NPR News

Congress returns to Washington. And, Brazil's ex-president starts trial today

Brittney Melton

Congress returns to the nation's capital as the deadline to avoid a government shutdown looms. And, Brazil's former president is on trial for attempting to overthrow the government.