This week we take stock of the devastating August 31st landslides and earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan and Darfur, both of which are believed to have left thousands dead, displaced and cut off from aid. In two of the world's most troubled regions blighted by oppression, civil war and famine, we reflect upon the added scale of loss, frustrated by blocked access and often limited presence of international aid. As always, we look at where our prayers and intentions might be most needed now.
Intentions and prayers start at 13 minutes 24 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we remember the unfolding humanitarian disasters in two of the world’s most troubled regions, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that survivors of the August 31st natural disasters in Afghanistan and Darfur who have lost loved ones, their homes, livestock, and possessions, will be supported through their grief, and given assistance to find shelter and essential provisions for their survival and wellbeing.
Please join us in holding this.
Mentioned in or relevant to this episode:
Global Healing Response: Earthquakes https://globalhealingresponse.com/response-2023-february-earthquake-syria-turkey/
You can pledge support for Afghanistan at:
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: https://www.ifrc.org/emergency/afghanistan-earthquake-2025
Christian Aid Afghanistan Earthquake Appeal: https://www.ifrc.org/emergency/afghanistan-earthquake-2025 https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/afghanistan-earthquake-appeal
UNICEF: https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/donate-and-help-protect-children-in-afghanistan/
Save the Children: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/donate/single/donation-single-00139
Islamic Relief: https://islamic-relief.org/appeals/afghanistan-earthquake-appeal/
You can pledge support for Darfur at:
UNICEF https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/sudan-appeal/
The British Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/international/sudan
Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee: https://www.rescue.org/article/crisis-sudan-what-happening-and-how-help
World Vision: https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/951922279
Project HOPE: https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/530242962
ShelterBox: https://shelterbox.org/where-we-work/sudan/sudan-response/
Chapter markers:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:59 Reflecting on 9/11 and Global Healing
00:03:21 What we know about the Recent Disasters: Afghanistan and Darfur
00:07:02 Assistance Needed for Victims
00:10:15 Challenges in Delivering Aid
00:13:24 Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://abc7.com/post/afghanistan-news-death-toll-afghan-earthquake-jumps-2200-aid-agencies-plead-funds/17743494/
https://amu.tv/106901/
https://apnews.com/article/darfur-bodies-landslide-victims-rain-ab72217ad461f268e01b4b4488378f13
https://cafod.org.uk/news/emergencies-news/afghanistan-crisis
https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories/news/sudan-crisis-eu-provides-vital-aid-people-displaced-chad-and-darfur-2025-07-08_en
https://disasterphilanthropy.org/blog/earthquakes-in-afghanistan-and-a-landslide-in-sudan/
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/sudan-landslide-darfur-september-2025-1.7622823
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/afghanistan-earthquake-deaths-race-to-reach-survivors-day-four-taliban/
https://www.dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/afghan-quake-death-toll-climbs-to-2205-amid-dire-aid-shortage
https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/199646/afghanistan-earthquake-rescuers-face-blocked-roads
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/sudan-landslide-kills-more-than-1000-people-after-wiping-out-entire-village-in-darfur
https://www.savethechildren.net/news/afghanistan-earthquake-aftershocks-cause-terror-children-afghanistans-deadliest-earthquake
https://www.savethechildren.net/news/sudan-aid-workers-donkeys-deliver-first-emergency-supplies-village-cut-landslide
https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/major-earthquake-hits-eastern-afghanistan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/09/04/darfur-bodies-landslide-victims-rain/52b7edbc-89ac-11f0-895c-97bd39cbdc59_story.html
https://www.wvi.org/newsroom/sudan/world-vision-declares-emergency-response-catastrophic-landslide-darfur
Join us in person for intention holding:
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.
Our websites:
www.heartfulimpact.com/ Our show website.
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.
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