How To Assist Earthquake Victims In Turkey and Syria

Thousands of lives have been lost and many more have been wounded in the destructive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the Turkey-Syria border. This is the most powerful earthquake to hit the area in over a century. As the number of fatalities in Syria and Turkey continues to rise, charitable organizations are coming together to help those affected by the earthquake.

Here are some of the organizations that are providing relief and accepting donations so that you can support their efforts.

UNICEF

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, also known as UNICEF, is in Syria and prioritizing water, sanitation, hygiene, and nutrition. They are also identifying separated and unaccompanied children and working to reunite them with their families

You can donate here to help.

Save the Children

Save the Children is accepting donations for its Children’s Emergency Fund, which will help provide children with food, shelter, and warm clothing.

Support the children affected by the earthquake and donate here.

The Syrian American Medical Society

The Syrian American Medical Society is a relief organization on the frontline of this crisis. Despite the destruction caused by the earthquake, they are still providing services in the area, even though one of their hospitals has been closed.

They are requesting donations to deliver trauma supplies and still provide emergency aid to those in need.

You can donate here to help.

Doctors Without Borders

For Doctors Without Borders, the speed of their response to humanitarian medical crises is essential to saving more lives. They provide immediate relief such as additional personnel, blankets, and kits in northwestern Syria following the earthquake.

You can help by donating here.

CARE

Care is an organization that helps disadvantaged communities by accepting donations to provide food, shelter, and hygiene kits, among other items.

You can support their efforts here.

Donating to those affected by the Turkey-Syria Earthquake is a simple way to show your support and make a difference in someone's life. Together, we can make a difference and help those in need. Thank you for your support.

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