American Students Hold Charity Run for Earthquake Victims in Afghanistan

More than 300 students and local residents in Boise, Idaho, took part in a five-kilometer run called “Run for Afghanistan” to support victims of the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The event aimed to raise public awareness and gather support for those affected.

The race was organized by the student and civic group Pace for Peace (P4P), and about $7,000 was raised through registration fees and donations.

All funds will be sent to the Qamar Foundation, a UK-based charity providing food, medicine, and essential supplies to families in need across Afghanistan. The organizers said 60 percent of the money will go directly to earthquake relief, while the remaining 40 percent will support educational programs in the country.

Sayed Edmirbacha, the event’s main coordinator and an Afghan Social Studies student at Boise State University, said the run was intended to build solidarity between the local community and refugees while drawing attention to global humanitarian crises.

“We hope that through this small effort, we can make a real difference in the lives of affected families,” Edmirbacha said.

The August 31, 2025 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed over 2,200 people and injured more than 3,600. In addition, over 6,700 homes were damaged, leaving thousands of families homeless.