Turkey earthquakes
Even though the Turkey earthquakes of 2023 have largely moved off the front page of the news, that doesn’t mean the people affected by them are doing OK. If anything, their needs are greater, especially in south east Turkey and Syria where more than 50,000 people were killed, hundreds of thousands injured and people went missing in the rubble who may never be found, by the earthquakes that struck in early February 2023.
Almost three million people were displaced in Turkey alone, and many are still living in container camps, tents or temporary accommodation, don’t have many clothes to wear (winter temperatures are near freezing in most effected areas and in summer you need to change clothes more often), enough clean underwear to put on, or adequate toilets or washing facilities to use. Even when people do have enough basic food supplies there’s often no money for treats or unexpected emergencies.
How you can help people effected by the 2023 Turkey earthquakes
If you want to donate here are some organisations continuing to provide help to the thousands of people still in need and/or living in temporary container shelters without all the basic services restored. Every Euro, dollar or pound you donate goes a long way in Turkey.
Support to life – is a highly trustworth independent local organisation helping people in Hatay, Malatya, and Kahramanmaraş, focusing on providing for basic needs like food, shelter and clothing.
Karem Foundation – this organisation supports displaced Syrians in Turkey and across the region. Not long after the earthquakes hit they set up an emergency fund for post-earthquake efforts and now continue to focus on displaced Syrians in Turkey as well as those in need in Syria.
Search and Rescue Organisations
There will always be a need for highly skilled, dedicated independent search and rescue teams in this part of the world. Two groups that showed enormous dedication and bravery in February 2023 are the White Helmets, a search and rescue volunteer group working in northern Syria and Akut, a search and rescue volunteer group from Turkey. Your donations will help them into the future.
The impact of the Turkey Earthquakes in 2023 will continue to be felt for many years to come, emotionally, physically and financially. To everyone who reads this posts and responds, whether to donate, share or help in some way remember, together we are strong. Thank you for keeping Turkey and Syria in your thoughts.
URGENT HATAY/NORTHERN SYRIA HELP:
We are currently coordinating aid for victims in the most devastated and hard-to-access areas of Hatay and Northern Syria. HelpTeam is a licensed volunteer group who need your donations to provide life-saving basic necessities such as food, blankets, nappies, clothing, underwear, and hygiene kits for women.
We have a core team of 8 volunteers in the field based in Hatay, and the extended network of volunteers increases according to needs across Hatay, with the capacity to reach Urfa, Adıyaman, and Diyarbakır, as well as a team based in Northern Syria.
All members have been impacted by the earthquakes and some have even lost loved ones, yet they are selflessly giving their all for others.
Proof of how donation money is spent will be provided.
PayPal donation link:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6MLT8UNT38PZA
Please DM https://www.facebook.com/elikarad4 if you would like to donate from a Turkish bank account. Turkish bank transfer details will be provided. Any transfer made and what the amount is must be tracked for this cause specifically.
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HelpTeam instagram link:
https://www.instagram.com/helpvteam/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D