Photo: Nasser Mohammadi in front of his new home under construction in Herat Province. © UNHCR Faramarz Barzin

During the 2023 earthquakes in Herat Province, 46-year-old Naser Mohammadi’s house developed cracks, and the roof collapsed. Unable to afford repairs or alternative accommodation, Naser and his large family were forced to abandon the unstable structure and take shelter in makeshift tents.

This dire situation finally ended when STFA’s joint project selected Naser’s family to receive a new, earthquake-resilient house. For a father struggling to support his family, the new home represented far more than just four walls.

“We will start our lives again in the new house,” Naser said. “We will have a secure shelter, electricity thanks to solar panels, and peace of mind.”

Naser’s family is part of a much broader recovery effort that has constructed disaster-resilient housing units across Herat Province, delivering critical, long-term shelter to families who lost their homes in the earthquakes.