Help For Turkey Syria Earthquake Appeal

Proceeds go directly to the British Red Cross that are providing aid in Turkey & Syria

On February 6, 2023, a dark day dawned in Turkey and Syria. Two earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.8 and 7.5 struck central Turkey also affecting nearby Syria. The quakes were among the deadliest in Turkey's history and impacted neighbouring countries and cities with a population of 15 million people.

Snowy winter exacerbates the humanitarian disaster, as many affected regions are yet unattended by rescue teams. Turkey declared a Level-4 emergency alert that includes a general call for international support. According to the initial reports from the region, more than 11,000 people have lost their lives, many are still under the rubble, and thousands are left homeless in cold weather conditions or cannot enter their homes. Despite the incremental weather, search and rescue teams continue their work in the region. Concern grows deeper that the weight of the destruction is more serious than we can currently see.

The earthquake's toll continues to rise, with thousands affected, particularly in the region where it struck, including Hatay, Maraş, Antep, Diyarbakır, Malatya, Osmaniye, Adana, Adıyaman, and Urfa. The harsh winter weather compounds the humanitarian disaster as aid has yet to reach many impacted areas. Turkey has declared a Level-4 emergency alert and has issued a general call for international support. Despite the challenging conditions, search and rescue teams are still working in the area. There are growing concerns that the extent of the destruction may be even worse than currently realised.

The Turkish Red Crescent (Kizilay) has launched a crisis response operation and mobilised teams in more than 10 regions across the country, while the Syrian Arab Red Crescent is delivering assistance and support to those in need in the regions of Hama, Aleppo and Lattakia.

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More information about British Red Cross : The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. Your donation will go to help those in crisis both in the UK and overseas.

All funds go direct to The British Red Cross Society which is incorporated by Royal Charter 1908 and is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949), Scotland (SC037738) and Isle of Man (0752).

Your support in helping the earthquake victims is crucial and every bit counts. Every donation will aid in the recovery efforts and be directed towards local, trusted organisations in the affected area. We need your help to spread the word and make a difference.

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