Türkiye and Syria recently experienced one of the most devastating earthquakes in nearly a century, resulting in widespread destruction and immense loss of life. The scale of this humanitarian crisis is staggering, but there are tangible ways individuals can contribute to relief efforts.
The AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency), a Turkish government agency responsible for emergency response, is currently accepting donations through its official Earthquake Humanitarian Aid Campaign accounts.
Numerous national and international organizations are actively involved in humanitarian operations, with personnel on the ground:
- The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) accepts donations through its official website or national branch offices.
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is collecting funds for its Disaster Response Emergency Fund to provide immediate financial aid.
- Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières), a global medical humanitarian organization, is also accepting contributions.
- Save the Children welcomes donations for its Children`s Emergency Fund, which supplies food, shelter, and clothing to affected children.
- The Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM), which has been providing medical aid and healthcare services in Syria and to Syrian refugees in Türkiye since 2012, is also seeking donations.
These organizations represent just a few of the many reputable institutions with established track records in humanitarian relief. We reiterate the importance of conducting your own thorough research before donating to any organization, including those listed above, to ensure your contribution reaches those in need effectively.
Finley Blackwood