Iran
There are an estimated 1 million Afghan refugees in eastern Iran who rely on international aid for basic services like food, shelter and education. After the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-88 and Gulf War of 1990-1, millions of people were displaced to camps in Iran. More than 1 million refugees from Iraq have fled to the borders of Iran since 2003. Refugees who live in shanty tent camps have no access to basic healthcare. Their children have been robbed of their right to attend school and receive and education.
Iran Earthquake Relief
In a city of nearly 200,000 people there were roughly 30,000 deaths, double that number in injuries and almost total homelessness. In addition to housing destruction, irrigation canals were collapsed and threatened to cut off much needed agriculture. Medical care had to be brought in from outside the city and the long journey to reach the city resulted in medical… continue reading »
Emergency Relief
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Vital Stats
| Population: | 686,888,400 |
| Infant Mortality Rate: | 40 deaths / 1000 births |
| Life Expectancy: | 70 years |
| Major Diseases: | No substantial risks |
| Religions: |
Muslim - 98% other - 2% |
| Literacy Rate: | 80 % |
| Unemployment Rate: | 11 % |
| Poverty Rate: | 40 % |
| Natural Hazards: | Occasional drought; flooding; dust storms; sandstorms; earthquakes |