The Crisis at Large
The first earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitude hit south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border and the second one struck four kilometres outside Ekinozu in central Turkey.
Over 13,000 people have died so far in Turkey and Syria, and more than 100,000 people have been injured and displaced.
Major buildings have collapsed and the numbers are expected to rise as the search for survivors continues in both countries.
Rahma will be responding with shelter, food, medical aid, warm clothing, Fuel for first responder, search and rescue teams and ready to eat meals.
Our Response:
• In North West Syria, Rahma Worldwide established eight shelters for refugees and the affected, which witnessed large scale destruction. Displaced families were provided blankets, meals for those who shelter in the shelters
• Provided fuel to search and rescue operation machinery and to remove the debris and save the trapped
• Rahma teams on the ground are planning to support affected communities with winterization and emergency kits, including blankets and winter clothing.
• In Türkiye, Rahma is working to assess needs and has established a response team to support the national emergency response across the region, in close coordination with AFAD government and key stakeholders.
• Containers will be delivered with food and shelter items to be distributed to displaced families
• Rahma teams on the ground are planning to support affected communities with winterization and emergency kits, including blankets and winter clothing.
How to Help:
• Your donation to the Emergency Fund enables us to respond to crises on time
• Right now, families are displaced, children are missing and dreams are broken, but they deserve more and you can help
• Become a monthly donor, you can make a difference in their lives.
• Gather your network of friends and family to fundraise for the Rahma Emergency Fund, supporting children affected by the earthquake as well as crises around the world.
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