Flash floods caused by torrential rain in eastern Afghanistan in Nuristan Province killed at least 20 people and left more than 100 missing. Parun, the capital of Nuristan province, has suffered the brunt of the damage, more than 100 residents have been wounded. Afghanistan is among the nations most vulnerable to the extreme impact of climate change and natural disasters, including storms and droughts.

The recent flood completely destroyed the municipality of Parun, devastating mountain communities, destroying homes, roads, farmland, and critical infrastructure while families continue searching for loved ones who remain missing. In response, The Kalaam Project is launching the Nuristan Flood Recovery Campaign to provide assistance while investing in long-term, environmentally sustainable solutions that help reduce the impact of future floods. Our team will work directly alongside local communities to begin environmentally sustainable recovery efforts.

Funds raised through this campaign will support the construction of community-led stone check dams to slow dangerous mountain runoff, stabilize riverbanks using locally sourced materials and native vegetation, and restore degraded hillsides through native tree planting to reduce erosion and landslide risk.

By combining immediate humanitarian response with watershed restoration, we aim to help communities rebuild in a way that works with Nuristan's mountain environment rather than against it. Every contribution will support practical, locally driven solutions that create lasting environmental and humanitarian impact.